Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg Counties SC
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The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central South Carolina until 2:00 PM EDT on August 6.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 1:18 PM EDT until August 6 at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Barnwell County, Northwestern Bamberg County, East central Aiken County, and West central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina. Locations impacted include Barnwell, Denmark, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield, Hilda, Neeses, Norway, Olar, Elko, Govan, and Barnwell County Airport.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately due to continuous cloud to ground lightning.
Expected Conditions
At 1:17 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Barnwell State Park or near Denmark, moving north at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and prolific cloud to ground lightning strikes. Radar indicated. Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Hail up to 0.75 inches possible.
Timeline
Alert effective August 6 at 1:18 PM EDT and expires August 6 at 2:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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