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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0035 Issued by the Columbia Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-18 16:45:32
158
WUUS52 KCAE 182145
SVRCAE
GAC033-073-181-245-SCC003-037-065-081-182230-
/O.NEW.KCAE.SV.W.0035.260618T2145Z-260618T2230Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
545 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Columbia County in east central Georgia...
Lincoln County in east central Georgia...
Northwestern Burke County in east central Georgia...
Richmond County in east central Georgia...
Edgefield County in central South Carolina...
Southwestern Saluda County in central South Carolina...
Western Aiken County in central South Carolina...
McCormick County in central South Carolina...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 545 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mistletoe State Park to near McBean, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
* Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Waynesboro, Fort Gordon,
Augusta, Clearwater, Martinez, Aiken Mall, Belvedere, Edgefield,
Hephzibah, McCormick, Harlem, Johnston, New Ellenton, Jackson,
Lincolnton, and Glendale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 179 and 201.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 24.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing waves and frequent
lightning. If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond move away from the water
and take shelter!
&&
LAT...LON 3397 8258 3396 8257 3402 8259 3407 8253
3406 8233 3397 8230 3402 8224 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8204 3396 8201 3406 8192
3343 8146 3336 8154 3306 8210 3344 8236
3363 8245 3365 8243 3364 8245 3398 8260
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 234DEG 38KT 3368 8238 3322 8202
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DH
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-18 17:06:03
784
WWUS52 KCAE 182205
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
GAC033-182215-
/O.CAN.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Burke GA-
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BURKE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3404 8232 3397 8230 3402 8224 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
3325 8185 3353 8226 3398 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 224DEG 46KT 3412 8217 3365 8206 3335 8174
$$
GAC073-181-245-SCC003-037-065-081-182230-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Columbia GA-Lincoln GA-Richmond GA-Edgefield SC-Saluda SC-Aiken SC-
McCormick SC-
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL COLUMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTHEASTERN
RICHMOND...EDGEFIELD...SOUTHWESTERN SALUDA...WESTERN AIKEN AND
MCCORMICK COUNTIES...
At 605 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Greenwood to 7 miles east of Clarks Hill
Recreation Area to near Jackson, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Evans, Augusta, Clearwater, Martinez, Aiken
Mall, Belvedere, Edgefield, McCormick, Johnston, New Ellenton,
Jackson, Glendale, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Edgefield County
Airport, Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, and Village Plaza
Shopping Center.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 191 and 201.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 24.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing waves and frequent
lightning. If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond move away from the water
and take shelter!
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8232 3397 8230 3402 8224 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
3325 8185 3353 8226 3398 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 224DEG 46KT 3412 8217 3365 8206 3335 8174
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DH
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 17:06:03
784
WWUS52 KCAE 182205
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
GAC033-182215-
/O.CAN.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Burke GA-
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BURKE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3404 8232 3397 8230 3402 8224 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
3325 8185 3353 8226 3398 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 224DEG 46KT 3412 8217 3365 8206 3335 8174
$$
GAC073-181-245-SCC003-037-065-081-182230-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Columbia GA-Lincoln GA-Richmond GA-Edgefield SC-Saluda SC-Aiken SC-
McCormick SC-
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL COLUMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN...NORTHEASTERN
RICHMOND...EDGEFIELD...SOUTHWESTERN SALUDA...WESTERN AIKEN AND
MCCORMICK COUNTIES...
At 605 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Greenwood to 7 miles east of Clarks Hill
Recreation Area to near Jackson, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Evans, Augusta, Clearwater, Martinez, Aiken
Mall, Belvedere, Edgefield, McCormick, Johnston, New Ellenton,
Jackson, Glendale, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Edgefield County
Airport, Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, and Village Plaza
Shopping Center.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 191 and 201.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 24.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing waves and frequent
lightning. If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond move away from the water
and take shelter!
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8232 3397 8230 3402 8224 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
3325 8185 3353 8226 3398 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 224DEG 46KT 3412 8217 3365 8206 3335 8174
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DH
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 17:20:03
268
WWUS52 KCAE 182219
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
GAC073-181-245-182229-
/O.CAN.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Columbia GA-Lincoln GA-Richmond GA-
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL COLUMBIA...
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RICHMOND COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3333 8173 3364 8205 3400 8222 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 254DEG 35KT 3415 8199 3373 8186 3346 8161
$$
SCC003-037-065-081-182230-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Edgefield SC-Saluda SC-Aiken SC-McCormick SC-
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR EDGEFIELD...SOUTHWESTERN SALUDA...WESTERN AIKEN AND NORTHEASTERN
MCCORMICK COUNTIES...
At 619 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Ninety Six Historic Site to near Edgefield County
Airport to near New Ellenton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Aiken Mall, Clearwater, Belvedere, Edgefield,
Johnston, New Ellenton, USC Aiken, Edgefield County Airport, Aiken
Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, Gloverville, Graniteville,
Burnettown, Trenton, Windsor, Strom Thurmond High School, Savannah
River Site Badge Office, and Northside Fire Station Main.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 4 and 24.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 20 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3333 8173 3364 8205 3400 8222 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 254DEG 35KT 3415 8199 3373 8186 3346 8161
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DH
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-18 17:20:03
268
WWUS52 KCAE 182219
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
GAC073-181-245-182229-
/O.CAN.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Columbia GA-Lincoln GA-Richmond GA-
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL COLUMBIA...
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RICHMOND COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3333 8173 3364 8205 3400 8222 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 254DEG 35KT 3415 8199 3373 8186 3346 8161
$$
SCC003-037-065-081-182230-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260618T2230Z/
Edgefield SC-Saluda SC-Aiken SC-McCormick SC-
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR EDGEFIELD...SOUTHWESTERN SALUDA...WESTERN AIKEN AND NORTHEASTERN
MCCORMICK COUNTIES...
At 619 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Ninety Six Historic Site to near Edgefield County
Airport to near New Ellenton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Aiken Mall, Clearwater, Belvedere, Edgefield,
Johnston, New Ellenton, USC Aiken, Edgefield County Airport, Aiken
Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, Gloverville, Graniteville,
Burnettown, Trenton, Windsor, Strom Thurmond High School, Savannah
River Site Badge Office, and Northside Fire Station Main.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 4 and 24.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 20 and 23.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3333 8173 3364 8205 3400 8222 3397 8218
3398 8205 3395 8203 3406 8192 3349 8150
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 254DEG 35KT 3415 8199 3373 8186 3346 8161
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DH
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