South Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Laurens, or near Waterloo, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Cross Hill, Waterloo, Lake Greenwood, Coronaca, and Mountville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. If on or near Lake Greenwood, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description: 
Laurens; Greenwood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov