Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Chester, or 5 miles southwest of Lowrys, moving
south at 5 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...
Chester State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov