SVRCAE
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Newberry County in central South Carolina... Central Lexington County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 528 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dreher Island State Park, or 9 miles northwest of Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Severe weather brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS