South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 14:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of Spartanburg, or near Roebuck, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Spartanburg, Roebuck, Moore, and Croft State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov