Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Anderson, or 4 miles northeast of Lake Secession,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Belton, Honea Path, Due West, Lake Secession, Donalds, Shoals
Junction, Antreville, and Broadway Lake.
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:
Anderson; Abbeville
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: