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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 106, NWS Columbia, SC

August 6, 20264 counties in South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 6, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT for 4 counties in South Carolina. It was in force for 50 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Aug 6, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT (19:55 UTC)
Expired: Aug 6, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT
In force: 50 min
Issued by: NWS Columbia, SC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Edgefield County, SC, Fairfield County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Saluda County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 201 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 2265 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 798 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Columbia, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 6, 1:36 PM EDT, 2 hours 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the period.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 1:36 PM EDT, 2 hours 19 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Columbia SC
136 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Update to the Key Messages. Aviation discussion updated for 18z
TAFs.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the
  period.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
- 1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the
  period.

Showers are storms are starting to develop both here and in the
coastal plain. These will continue to expand in coverage over
the next several hours, with numerous showers and thunderstorms
expected across the area by mid to late afternoon. Strong storms
are again possible today as forecast soundings reveal a profile
favorable for wet microbursts. These shouldn't be as widespread
as the convection though, but rainfall rates are expected to be
high and lightning copious. Beyond today, upper level ridging
is forecast to slowly build through the beginning of next week.
90th percentile heights will foster highs climbing back into the
mid 90s, while PWs in the 1.8-2.0" range will continue to foster
daily chances at showers and thunderstorms. The typical threats
will likely be associated with these, with storm coverage a bit
lower than today for most of the period.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Showers and storms around this afternoon and evening.

Scattered showers and storm will move through the region this
afternoon causing periods of restrictions. Convective activity
will be widespread and likely impact each TAF site before
weakening later this evening. Combination of tempo and prob30
groups cover this potential for all TAF sites. Winds outside of
convection will be gusty and variable with numerous outflows
from the convection. Overnight into Friday morning, low stratus
is likely for much of the region especially given the rainfall
expected this evening.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Diurnal thunderstorms expected
this week with early morning restrictions possible.

&&

.CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...None.
GA...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...PL
AVIATION...42

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 3:20 PM EDT, 35 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
320 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ018-025-030-062015-
Burke GA-Richmond GA-McDuffie GA-Columbia GA-Aiken SC-McCormick SC-
Edgefield SC-
320 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
McDuffie, Columbia, northwestern Burke, Richmond, southwestern
Edgefield, west central Aiken and southeastern McCormick Counties
through 415 PM EDT...

At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Gordon, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Fort Gordon, Augusta,
Clearwater, Martinez, Aiken Mall, Belvedere, Edgefield, Hephzibah,
Harlem, Glendale, South Augusta, Clarks Hill Recreation Area,
Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, and Village Plaza Shopping
Center.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 180 and 201.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 20.
 Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
 Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3383 8207 3360 8156 3315 8224 3317 8226
      3323 8223 3327 8226 3327 8229 3330 8231
      3331 8234 3331 8239 3333 8242 3334 8247
      3336 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 222DEG 21KT 3344 8213

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

PL

Local storm report, Aug 6, 3:21 PM EDT, 34 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Aug 6, 3:32 PM EDT, 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
332 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ020-021-025-026-062030-
Fairfield SC-Newberry SC-Saluda SC-Edgefield SC-
332 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Fairfield, Newberry, northeastern Edgefield and Saluda Counties
through 430 PM EDT...

At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Saluda, or 18 miles southeast of Greenwood, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Newberry, Saluda, Whitmire, Prosperity, Saluda County Airport,
Newberry College, Blackstock, Newberry County Airport, Blair,
Monticello, Lake Greenwood, Pomaria, Silverstreet, Saluda Co
Sheriff's Office, US-176 and SC-
34 Crossroads, Good Hope, Henderson Island, Belfast Wildlife
Management Area, Hollywood Elementary School, and Emory.

This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 84.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 8111 3383 8177 3397 8200 3413 8187
      3420 8194 3430 8190 3437 8178 3453 8164
      3445 8154 3449 8149 3450 8142 3457 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 222DEG 21KT 3408 8186

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

Local storm report, Aug 6, 3:49 PM EDT, 6 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Columbia SC
349 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0342 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Augusta Daniel Fi 33.49N 82.03W
08/06/2026                   Richmond           GA   Public

            Public report of flash flooding on Wheeler
            Rd near Highland Ave. Flood waters above car
            tires.

&&

CJR

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 3:50 PM EDT, 5 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
350 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ020-021-025>028-030-062045-
Fairfield SC-Lexington SC-Aiken SC-Newberry SC-Richland SC-Saluda SC-
Edgefield SC-
350 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Fairfield, southeastern Newberry, east central Edgefield,
northwestern Lexington, eastern Saluda, north central Aiken and
northwestern Richland Counties through 445 PM EDT...

At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Aiken Municipal Airport, or 13 miles north of Aiken, moving northeast
at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Lexington, Irmo, Batesburg-Leesville, VC Summer Nuclear Station,
Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, St. Andrews, Johnston, Ridge Spring,
Jenkinsville, Edgefield County Airport, Harbison State Forest, Dreher
Island State Park, Ballentine, Aiken Municipal Airport, Blythewood,
Chapin, Gilbert, Summit, Little Mountain, and Monetta.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 52.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 81 and 104.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 28 and 30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3357 8165 3371 8191 3437 8139 3425 8095
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 210DEG 14KT 3373 8172

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

PL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 5, 11:49 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	116 min
Aug 6, 1:37 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	113 min
Aug 6, 3:28 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	2 hr
Aug 6, 12:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Fairfield, Richland	61 min
Aug 6, 1:01 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Barnwell	59 min
Aug 6, 1:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Edgefield	65 min
Aug 6, 1:18 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg	42 min
Aug 6, 1:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Clarendon	54 min
Aug 6, 1:28 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Richland	47 min
Aug 6, 1:56 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Richland	3 hr
Aug 6, 2:02 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Bamberg	58 min
Aug 6, 2:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Richland	61 min
Aug 6, 2:15 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Richland	3 hr
Aug 6, 2:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	McCormick	55 min
Aug 6, 2:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Lexington	53 min
Aug 6, 2:32 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Lexington, Richland	3 hr
Aug 6, 2:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland	41 min
Aug 6, 2:37 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Edgefield, McCormick	38 min
Aug 6, 2:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Calhoun, Richland	67 min
Aug 6, 3:10 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Calhoun, Lexington, Richland	50 min
Aug 6, 3:11 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Lexington, Richland	114 min
Aug 6, 3:18 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	3 hr
Aug 6, 3:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Edgefield	55 min
Aug 6, 3:32 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Newberry, Saluda	58 min
Aug 6, 3:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Lexington	55 min
Aug 6, 3:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Chesterfield, Kershaw	76 min
Aug 6, 4:04 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	88 min
Aug 6, 4:30 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	2 hr
Aug 6, 4:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster	35 min
Aug 6, 5:18 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Fairfield, Newberry	3 hr
Aug 6, 1:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	McDuffie	27 min
Aug 6, 5:42 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Burke	107 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.