South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 14:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Chester, or 4 miles southeast of Mcconnells, moving southwest at 10 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... Chester, Mcconnells, Lowrys, and Edgemoor.
Instruction: 
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
York; Chester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov