Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:12PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbus, 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...
Columbus and Tryon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov