Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 14:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Carnesville, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to dime 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Franklin County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC