Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 2:53PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Seneca, moving northeast at 20 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...
Clemson, Central, Northlake, Pendleton, Norris, Lake Hartwell,
Townville, Sandy Springs, and Oakway.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Anderson; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov