Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Lancaster, or near Great Falls, moving southeast
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Great Falls and Fishing Creek Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov