Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Greenwood, or over Lake Greenwood State Park, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Lake Greenwood State Park, Greenwood State Park, Lake Greenwood, and
Dyson.
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:
Greenwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov