Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 5 miles west of Greenville Downtown, or near
Berea, moving southeast at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Greenville Downtown, Easley, Greenville Eastside, West Greenville,
Berea, Welcome, Powdersville, Furman University, and Cherrydale
Point.
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.
Area Description:
Anderson; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov