Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Columbus, moving east 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...
Columbus, Tryon, Saluda, Dana, Mill Spring, and Lake Adger.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Henderson; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov