Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:17AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 417 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pickens, moving northeast at 60 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...
Greenville Downtown, Easley, Clemson, Pickens, West Greenville,
Taylors, Berea, Welcome, Powdersville, and Travelers Rest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Anderson; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov