South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/10/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 9:44PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 10, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 942 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a heavy rain shower near Laurens, moving north at 25 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Laurens and Ora. Very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas. Doppler radar indicates weak rotation with this shower. Spin-up of a very brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Area Description: 
Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov