Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northwest of Elberton, moving southeast at 10 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...
Elberton, Russell State Park, Bowman, Dewy Rose, Sweet City, and
Ruckersville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Elbert
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov