Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 10 miles west of Pickens, or near Lake Keowee,
moving south at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Six Mile, Salem, Lake Keowee, Keowee Toxaway State Park, Norris, and
Nine Times.
Instruction:
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
Lake Keowee is in the path of this storm. Cloud to ground lightning
and gusty winds will create dangerous boating conditions.
Move to shore immediately.
Area Description:
Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov