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Special Weather Statement — NWS Columbia SC (issued Sep 19)

National Weather Service (NWS) office in Columbia, SC issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-19 at 16:06 EDT (2026-09-19T20:06:00Z). The source item provides the issuance time and originating NWS office but no details on the specific hazard, extent, or recommended actions.

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: 8/10How 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: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How 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 typically notify local residents and travelers about potentially hazardous but not life‑threatening weather (e.g., strong storms, lightning, gusty winds, brief heavy rain). People in the Columbia, SC area should monitor local forecasts and the full NWS alert for details and any follow‑up warnings.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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