Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 10:46PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Carnesville to 11 miles
south of Greenwood. Movement was southwest 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...
Elberton, Royston, Calhoun Falls, Bowman, Franklin Springs, Troy,
Russell State Park, Middleton, Victoria Bryant State Park, and Bobby
Brown State Park.
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; Abbeville; Greenwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov