{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a8decd3f8ea0ada6fb4d3f0b713aa5bee92b4611.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:55PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-01","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a8decd3f8ea0ada6fb4d3f0b713aa5bee92b4611.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Columbia SC"},"word_count":180,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:55PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lexington; Richland; Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg\n**Issued by:** NWS Columbia SC\n**Sent:** 2026-06-01T18:55:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-01T18:55:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-01T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nSandy Run, or 9 miles southeast of Cayce, moving southeast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBrookdale, St. Matthews, Gaston, Congaree National Park, Sandy Run,\nNew Zion, Lexington Acres Pond, and Wilkinson Heights.\n\nThis includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 120 and 148.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}