Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Elberton, or 5 miles east of Carlton. This storm
was nearly stationary.
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...
Sweet City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov