Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Lancaster, or 4 miles west of Fishing Creek
Reservoir, moving east 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...
Great Falls, Fishing Creek Reservoir, and Fort Lawn.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov