South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 13:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Laurens, or 11 miles southwest of Buffalo, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Clinton, Joanna, Cross Keys, Cross Anchor, and Kinards.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Laurens; Union; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov