Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC**

At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Ridge, or over Cayce, moving southwest at 15 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... Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Oak Grove, Red Bank, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Gaston, SC State Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, SC State Fair Grounds, West Columbia Riverwalk, Olympia, Peachtree Rock, Cayce Riverwalk, Edmund, Silver Lake, Guignard Park, Barr Lake, and Dixiana.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 51 and 58. Interstate 26 between mile markers 110 and 121. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 5.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Columbia SC

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 4:06 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*