{"id":4075,"date":"2026-08-01T20:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T20:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4075"},"modified":"2026-08-01T20:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T20:36:17","slug":"update-thunderstorms-with-pea-sized-hail-in-aiken-and-barnwell-counties-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4075","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Aiken and Barnwell counties Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4073\">UPDATE: Brace for thunderstorms in York and Chester counties early Saturday evening<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>An updated report from the NWS Columbia SC was issued on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Aiken and Barnwell counties.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At 4:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Gough, or near Waynesboro, moving northeast at 15 mph,&#8221; describes the NWS. &#8220;Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4071\">US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Locations impacted by the alert include Waynesboro, Hephzibah, McBean, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff Landing and Bennock Mill.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the NWS, &#8220;If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>This alert is in effect until 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h3>What to do as threat of lightning approaches? <\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.<\/li>\n<li>If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Once indoors, avoid touching corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>If finding indoor shelter is not an option:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.<\/li>\n<li>If you are in a group, disperse to prevent the current from passing between group members.<\/li>\n<li>If you are camping in an open space, choose a valley, ravine, or low area for your campsite. Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects. Water and metal do not attract lightning, yet they conduct electricity efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h3>Rainy weather driving tips <\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on your headlights &#8211; Even when it&#8217;s light outside, using headlights can improve visibility and alert other drivers to your presence.<\/li>\n<li>On the road &#8211; Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground. Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.<\/li>\n<li>Keep clear of puddles &#8211; Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control<\/li>\n<li>Give ample space to large vehicles &#8211; Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid flooded areas &#8211; When encountering a flooded road, do a U-turn and head back. The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle&#8217;s mechanical and electrical systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>What is hydroplaning?<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle&#8217;s weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. The three main causes of hydroplaning are:<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4069\">Capital One cites money laundering review in Trump-related suit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Vehicle speed &#8211; When a vehicle&#8217;s speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases. Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.<\/li>\n<li>Water depth &#8211; The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road. It doesn&#8217;t matter how deep the water is, even a thin layer can lead to hydroplaning.<\/li>\n<li>Tire tread depth &#8211; Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here&#8217;s what to know:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ease off the accelerator &#8211; Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.<\/li>\n<li>Turn into the skid &#8211; Turning into the skid can help the vehicle&#8217;s tires realign to regain control.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the tires reconnect with the road &#8211; During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.<\/li>\n<li>Brake gently as needed &#8211; Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Source: <b>The National Weather Service<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>United Robots South Carolina<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An updated report from the NWS Columbia SC was issued on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Aiken and Barnwell counties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weather-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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