Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 12:50 Georgia, South Carolina

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