Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Union, or near Whitmire, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Union
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.
Area Description:
Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov