Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:07PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 607 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Chester, or 4 miles northwest of Blackstock, moving
southeast 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, Chester State Park, Blackstock, and Cornwell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov