Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Hendersonville, or near Flat Rock, moving south at
5 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...
Flat Rock, Saluda, Tuxedo, North Saluda Reservoir, East Flat Rock,
and Glassy Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Henderson; Polk Mountains; Greenville Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov