Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 8:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 853 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Downtown Greenville, or over Donaldson Center, moving
southwest at 10 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...
Greenville, West Greenville, Piedmont, West Pelzer, Donaldson
Center, Mauldin, Williamston, Welcome, and Powdersville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov