Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles northwest of Laurens to 6 miles south
of Anderson. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
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...
Laurens, Abbeville, Greenwood, Clinton, Fountain Inn, Homeland Park,
Belton, Honea Path, Ware Shoals, and Due West.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Greenwood; Southern Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov