Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Greenville Downtown, or near Donaldson Center, moving
southwest at 5 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...
Simpsonville, Donaldson Center, and Piedmont.
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:
Southern Greenville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: