Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walhalla, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Walhalla, Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, and Long Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov