Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 3:50PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Elberton, or near Middleton, moving north at 10 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...
Elberton, Lowndesville, Nancy Hart State Park, Middleton, Russell
State Park, Lake Russell, Rock Branch, Fortsonia, Sweet City, and
Rice Town.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Elbert; Abbeville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov