South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/22/2026 16:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Laurens, or 5 miles northeast of Ware Shoals. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Hickory Tavern and Princeton.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov