First published 9/18/2026, 11:26:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:26:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Columbia, SC (issued Sep 18 7:01 PM EDT)

National Weather Service office in Columbia, South Carolina issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 7:01 PM EDT. The supplied source item contains no further details about the nature, area, or expected impacts of the statement.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 4/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements indicate potential hazardous or notable weather that could affect public safety, travel, and local operations. Recipients in the Columbia, SC area should monitor local forecasts and official NWS updates for details and any subsequent warnings or advisories.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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