South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 15:44

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