South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 15:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:33PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Laurens, or 8 miles north of Clinton, moving south at 5 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... Cross Anchor.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Laurens; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov