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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1225 AM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026

SCZ030-035-041-020500-
Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Bamberg SC-
1225 AM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Barnwell,
southwestern Bamberg and south central Aiken Counties through 100 AM
EDT...

At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williston, or near Barnwell, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Hilda,
Snelling, Olar, Kline, Elko, and Barnwell County Airport.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3314 8147 3314 8148 3332 8162 3341 8133
      3312 8111 3311 8118 3312 8119 3312 8124
      3311 8129 3311 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 327DEG 20KT 3333 8143

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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