Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Greenwood, or 4 miles southwest of Ninety Six
Historic Site, moving northeast at 30 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...
Ninety Six, Lake Greenwood State Park, Lake Greenwood, Greenwood
State Park, Ninety Six Historic Site, Cross Hill, Kirksey, Dyson,
Callison, and Epworth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Laurens; Greenwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: