Avisos, Hanging Rock Cemetery

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Wateree State Park to Elgin. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Camden, Lake Wateree Dam, Kershaw, Lugoff, Westville, Longtown, Elgin, Goodale State Park, North Central High School, Dekalb, North Towne Square Shopping Center, Antioch, Midway Elementary School, Pine Grove Fire Station, Kershaw Correctional Institution, Woodward Airfield, and Lake Wateree near Highway 97. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 89 and 105. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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.