Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 9:08PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 908 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles west of Columbus, or near Tryon, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Columbus, Landrum, Tryon, Saluda, Campobello, Gowensville, Tuxedo,
North Saluda Reservoir, Glassy Mountain, and Green Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Henderson; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Greenville Mountains; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov