Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles east of Laurens, or near Joanna. This storm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Clinton, Joanna, and Kinards.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Laurens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov