Georgia, South Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/30/2026 01:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 30, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
At 414 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carnesville, moving northeast at 40 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... Carnesville, Royston, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Martin, and Avalon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC