Special Weather Statement 04/23/2025 16:14 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2025 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Strom Thurmond, or 13 miles southwest of Abbeville, moving northeast at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Mount Carmel and Lake Strom Thurmond.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
McCormick
Forcast Office: 
NWS Columbia SC