Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles north of Newberry, or 5 miles east of Whitmire, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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.
Locations impacted include...
Chester, Lockhart, Carlisle, Lowrys, Chester State Park, Leeds,
Tuckertown, and Santuc.
Instruction:
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:
Union; Chester
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: