Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles west of Chester, or near Chester State Park, moving northeast
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Mcconnells, Lowrys, Chester State Park, and Cornwell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
York; Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov