Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Elberton, or 5 miles west of Nancy Hart State Park,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Elberton, Calhoun Falls, Bobby Brown State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond,
Nancy Hart State Park, Middleton, Lake Russell, Broad River
Campground, Fortsonia, and Rice Town.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Elbert; Abbeville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov