Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Walhalla, or near Salem, moving south at 15 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...
Walhalla, Salem, Oconee State Park, Devils Fork State Park, and Lake
Jocassee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov