Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:46PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles north of Hartwell to 9 miles northeast
of Greenwood. Movement was south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greenwood, Abbeville, Elberton, Hartwell, Anderson, Homeland Park,
Royston, Ware Shoals, Calhoun Falls, and Reed Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Greenwood; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov