Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 13:15 Georgia, South Carolina

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:15PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 414 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elberton, moving east at 10 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... Elberton, Nancy Hart State Park, Middleton, Russell State Park, Lake Russell, Lake Strom Thurmond, Dewy Rose, Rock Branch, Fortsonia, and Sweet City.
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