South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Greenville Downtown, or near Welcome, moving southeast at 15 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... Greenville Downtown, West Greenville, Welcome, Powdersville, Piedmont, Williamston, West Pelzer, and Donaldson Center.
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: 
Anderson; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov