South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 03:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:09AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:09am
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description: 
At 608 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clemson, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Easley, Clemson, Central, Pendleton, Liberty, Norris, Six Mile, West Pelzer, Powdersville, and Lake Keowee.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Anderson; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov