Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Rock Hill to near
Chester. These storms were 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...
Chester, Lesslie, Fort Lawn, Richburg, Chester State Park, Catawba,
Cornwell, Edgemoor, and Blackstock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
York; Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov