Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 19:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 10:50PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1050 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Clemson, or 4 miles northwest of Lake Hartwell, moving southwest at 20 mph. 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... Reed Creek, Lake Hartwell, Fair Play, Townville, and Sadlers Creek State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hart; Anderson; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov