Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Laurens, moving north at 25 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...
Laurens, Clinton, Waterloo, Cross Hill, Mountville, and Ora.
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:
Laurens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: