Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 9:24PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 924 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Anderson, or near West Pelzer, moving south at 20
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...
Anderson, Belton, Williamston, West Pelzer, Homeland Park, Honea
Path, Piedmont, and Broadway Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Anderson; Southern Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov