Special Weather Statement 09/26/2024 05:39 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2024 - 5:39am
Expires: 
September 26, 2024 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 838 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 5 miles southeast of Rock Hill, or over Lesslie, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lesslie, Catawba, Carowinds, and Lake Wylie.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Area Description: 
York
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC