Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Columbia SC
AREA: Sumter; Clarendon
SENT: 2026-06-28T19:39:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mulberry to 6 miles southeast of South Sumter
to near Summerton. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Sumter, Manning, South Sumter, Summerton, Alcolu, Santee Cooper
Regional Airport, Millwood, Turbeville, Paxville, Brogdon, Lakewood,
Foreston, Gable, Davis Station, Privateer, East Sumter, and Shiloh.

This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 107 and 137.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-28T20:30:00-04:00