Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Greenville Downtown, or near Five Forks, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Greer, Mauldin, Five Forks, Duncan, Reidville, Moore, GSP Airport,
Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, and Greenville Eastside.
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:
Laurens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov