Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:46PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Hendersonville, or 5 miles north of Pleasant Ridge
State Park, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Pleasant Ridge State Park, North Saluda Reservoir, and Glassy
Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greenville Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov