Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 15:14 for Georgia, South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 6:14PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 614 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Carnesville, or near Victoria Bryant State Park, 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... Hartwell, Carnesville, Royston, Bowman, Canon, Franklin Springs, Russell State Park, Victoria Bryant State Park, Bowersville, and Lake Russell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Anderson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC