Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gaffney, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Gaffney, Blacksburg, Grover, Earl, Cherokee Falls, Draytonville, and
Kings Creek.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Cleveland; Cherokee; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov