Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lexington and Richland Counties, South Carolina

The National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia, SC, issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lexington and Richland counties, effective until 1:15 p.m. EDT on July 6, 2026. The warning anticipates wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. A severe thunderstorm was located over Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, moving east at 15 mph, with expected hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to trees and powerlines.