Severe Thunderstorm Warning for GA, SC Counties
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NWS Columbia SC issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of east central Georgia and central South Carolina until 3:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina
- Issued
- August 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Columbia SC
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Columbia SC. Effective from August 6 at 2:37 PM EDT until August 6 at 3:15 PM EDT. Alert type code: SV.W.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Columbia County in east central Georgia; Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Georgia; West central Edgefield County in central South Carolina; Southeastern McCormick County in central South Carolina. Locations impacted include Clarks Hill Recreation Area, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Mistletoe State Park, Hamilton Branch State Park, Parksville, Plum Branch, Winfield, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Knox Scout Reservation, Double Branches, Wildwood Park, Modoc Boat Ramp, Colliers, Eubank-Blanchard Community Center, Bussey Point Campground, New Hope, Leah, Lost Wilderness Fire Station, and Clay Hill Campground.
What You Should Do
For protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately due to continuous cloud to ground lightning. If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond move away from the water and take shelter.
Expected Conditions
At 2:37 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mistletoe State Park, or 16 miles northwest of Evans, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts. Hail up to 0.75 inches. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Timeline
Alert effective August 6 at 2:37 PM EDT. Expires and ends August 6 at 3:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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