Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:39AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:39am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 538 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Franklin to 8 miles
northeast of Carnesville. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Seneca, Walhalla, Central, Pendleton, Westminster, Reed
Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog, and Highlands.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rabun; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Anderson; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov