Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Greenville Downtown, or 7 miles east of West Pelzer,
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...
Fork Shoals.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov