Columbia, SC – Severe storms are expected to impact much of South Carolina from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, bringing the threat of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and large hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a line of strong thunderstorms will sweep across the state this afternoon and evening, affecting areas including Columbia, Greenville, Augusta, Orangeburg, and Sumter. The primary hazard is damaging wind gusts, but forecasters also warn of a few isolated tornadoes and potential tennis ball-sized hail in stronger storm cells.
The NWS advises residents to remain weather-aware, noting that these conditions are typical of springtime storm systems. Those in the Enhanced Risk zone—highlighted in orange on the storm outlook map—should have multiple ways to receive warnings, including mobile alerts or NOAA Weather Radios…