Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:36AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:36am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 636 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles south of Hendersonville to 5 miles
northwest of Greenville Downtown. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Greenville Downtown, Easley, Columbus, Greenville Eastside, West
Greenville, Greer, Taylors, Berea, Welcome, and Travelers Rest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Henderson; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Greenville Mountains; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov