Special Weather Statement, NWS Columbia, SC

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Columbia SC
111 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across the
forecast area this afternoon into the early evening hours
bringing the threat of heavy rainfall and localized flash
flooding. Aviation discussion updated for 18z TAFs.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1. Rain and thunderstorm chances continue to end the weekend
  and are likely to continue through the upcoming week.

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.DISCUSSION...
- 1. Rain and thunderstorm chances continue to end the weekend
  and are likely to continue through the upcoming week.

Midday satellite imagery shows the stubborn low clouds from this
morning starting to break up across much of the forecast area,
especially across the southern half of the region. Meanwhile, a
line of showers and thunderstorms are moving into the FA from
the west. The clearing skies should help to destabilize the
atmosphere, promoting convective development. Another active
afternoon is likely on the horizon as this line slowly moves
east across the CWA. PWATs remain in excess of 2 inches,
therefore the main threat this afternoon will once again be from
heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, especially the
areas that saw between 2 and 5 inches of rain yesterday. Any
robust thunderstorm that develops could also produce damaging
wind gusts but with lower CAPE and DCAPE values in place, this
threat is lower today and may be limited to locations that have
already broken out of the overcast.

After today, a closed low is forecast to break off of the main
upper trough meandering over the Tennessee Valley for several
days. As such, daily chances (30 to 70 percent) for showers and
thunderstorms continue through much of the week ahead.
Temperatures during the next seven days are forecast to be near
to slightly below seasonal values.

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.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
VFR conditions with another round of showers and storms bringing
periodic restrictions through this evening.

VFR to begin the TAF period. SCT-NUM SHRA/TSRA will develop this
afternoon and persist into the evening. Little airmass change has
occurred, so expect heavy rain and therefore VSBY restrictions along
with periods of lower CIGS. Winds should be a bit stronger today and
from the south around 10 knots. A few stronger gusts potentially up
to 25 kts are possible in the strongest TSRA. Another night of
stratus redevelopment should occur, with CIGS falling to MVFR/IFR
into Monday morning. Most precip should shift toward the east for
Monday with less coverage at the terminals.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Periodic rain and restrictions
continue early this week.

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

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DISCUSSION...7
AVIATION...EC

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Columbia SC
359 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

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

0338 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 W Waynesboro          33.09N 82.03W
08/02/2026                   Burke              GA   Emergency Mngr

            Burke EM reported trees down throughout the
            county.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
401 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

GAZ065-SCZ030-035-041-022030-
Richmond GA-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Bamberg SC-
401 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central
Richmond, Barnwell, northwestern Bamberg and southwestern Aiken
Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Augusta Regional Airport to near Martin.
Movement was northeast at 35 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, Barnwell, Denmark, Savannah River Site, Aiken
Mall, Clearwater, Williston, Blackville, New Ellenton, Jackson, USC
Aiken, Citizens Park, Gloverville, Augusta Regional Airport, Barnwell
State Park, Graniteville, Burnettown, Hilda, and Snelling.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 10 and 15.
 Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 11 and 15.
 Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3316 8153 3313 8158 3333 8202 3366 8184
      3332 8105 3310 8131
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 219DEG 29KT 3336 8195 3313 8142

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
417 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

SCZ041-136-137-022045-
Central Orangeburg SC-Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Bamberg SC-
417 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Bamberg and south
central Orangeburg Counties through 445 PM EDT...

At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lodge, or 10 miles south of Bamberg, moving northeast at 25 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...
Bamberg, Branchville, Ehrhardt, Rowesville, and Cope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3313 8120 3345 8100 3327 8063 3312 8089
      3309 8088 3306 8090 3307 8092 3310 8094
      3304 8105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 217DEG 21KT 3314 8101

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
447 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

SCZ020-021-022115-
Fairfield SC-Newberry SC-
447 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern
Fairfield and Newberry Counties through 515 PM EDT...

At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Lake Greenwood State Park
to near VC Summer Nuclear Station. Movement was northeast at 35 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...
Newberry, Whitmire, Prosperity, Newberry County Airport, Blair,
Newberry College, Lake Greenwood, Little Mountain, Pomaria,
Silverstreet, Newberry County Detention Center, US-176 and SC-
34 Crossroads, Henderson Island, Mid-
Carolina High School, Belfast Wildlife Management Area, Chappells,
Chappells Fire Station, Maybington Fire Station, Feasterville Fire
Station, and Bush River Fire Station.

This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 85.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3456 8118 3420 8141 3417 8169 3419 8173
      3417 8177 3418 8186 3414 8188 3420 8194
      3430 8190 3437 8178 3453 8164 3449 8157
      3445 8154 3449 8149 3450 8142 3457 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 206DEG 32KT 3427 8183 3432 8138

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
447 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

SCZ027-030-035-037-041-135-136-022115-
Central Orangeburg SC-Lexington SC-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Calhoun SC-
Bamberg SC-Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
447 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Calhoun,
northeastern Barnwell, northwestern Bamberg, south central Lexington,
east central Aiken and northwestern Orangeburg Counties through 515
PM EDT...

At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Citizens Park to near Williston to 7 miles
north of Denmark. Movement was northeast at 30 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...
Williston, Blackville, Aiken State Park, Wagener, North, Springfield,
Salley, Neeses, Perry, Elko, Woodford, Livingston, Windsor, Aiken
Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, Perry Airport, and Thor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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LAT...LON 3373 8132 3371 8113 3371 8102 3333 8119
      3335 8146 3348 8171
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 237DEG 24KT 3352 8159 3346 8137 3343 8116

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
513 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

SCZ027-028-030-031-037-038-135>137-022200-
Central Orangeburg SC-Lexington SC-Aiken SC-
Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Calhoun SC-Clarendon SC-Richland SC-
Sumter SC-Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
513 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Calhoun, southwestern
Clarendon, southeastern Lexington, southwestern Sumter, east central
Aiken, Orangeburg and southeastern Richland Counties through 600 PM
EDT...

At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Aiken State Park to
Orangeburg to 8 miles east of Bowman. Movement was northeast at 40
mph.

...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...

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...
Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Gaston, Holly Hill, Summerton,
Bowman, Elloree, Santee State Park, Orangeburg County Airport,
Congaree National Park, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Claflin
College, South Carolina State University, Sandy Run, Edisto Gardens,
Santee, Swansea, Wagener, and North.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 121 and 169.
 Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 113.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3348 8015 3346 8013 3345 8015 3346 8016
      3345 8017 3345 8020 3344 8020 3345 8022
      3339 8023 3328 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051
      3325 8066 3341 8100 3357 8152 3388 8102
      3375 8044 3351 8009
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 243DEG 35KT 3362 8132 3350 8087 3337 8055

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

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