{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c75fba6cb7c3c991b5d9f2c6d2c9cb0c525bf557.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:48PM 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.c75fba6cb7c3c991b5d9f2c6d2c9cb0c525bf557.001.1","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":201,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Fairfield; Kershaw; Southern Lancaster\n**Issued by:** NWS Columbia SC\n**Sent:** 2026-06-01T18:48:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-01T18:48:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-01T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nFishing Creek Reservoir, or 10 miles southwest of Lancaster, moving\nsoutheast at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...\nSpringdale, Kershaw, Elgin, Heath Springs, Irwin, Liberty Hill, Lake\nWateree State Park, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Bell Town Fire Station,\nMitford, Faith Christian School, Pleasant Hill, Kershaw Correctional\nInstitution, Lake Wateree near Highway 97, and McDonald Green\nElementary School.\n\nThis includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 46 and 50.\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\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}