Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Columbus, or near Tigerville, moving southeast at
20 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...
Greenville Downtown, Greenville Eastside, Greer, Taylors, Travelers
Rest, Slater-Marietta, Inman, Campobello, Paris Mountain State Park,
and Tigerville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greenville Mountains; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov