Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 15:03 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 6:03PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 603 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Easley, moving east at 25 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, Easley, Greenville Eastside, West Greenville, Greer, Taylors, Berea, Welcome, Travelers Rest, and Liberty.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Greenville Mountains; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC