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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
438 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
GAZ065-077-222130-
Burke GA-Richmond GA-
438 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Burke
and southeastern Richmond Counties through 530 PM EDT...

At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McBean, or 12 miles north of Waynesboro, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Waynesboro, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, McBean, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff
Landing, and Bennock Mill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3331 8209 3335 8194 3335 8191 3333 8192
      3333 8190 3330 8188 3331 8184 3329 8186
      3326 8183 3325 8185 3321 8180 3321 8178
      3322 8178 3320 8176 3316 8176 3310 8166
      3303 8214
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 347DEG 8KT 3326 8195 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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