Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of York, or 4 miles northeast of Smyrna. This storm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Smyrna, Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Creek, and Bethany.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cherokee; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov