Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Laurens, or near Gray Court, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Spartanburg, Laurens, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Five Forks, Fountain
Inn, Woodruff, Duncan, Lyman, and Wellford.
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; Laurens; Union; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: