Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Abbeville, or near Troy, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Greenwood, Abbeville, Troy, Ninety Six Historic Site, Promised Land,
Bradley, Callison, and Epworth.
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:
Abbeville; Greenwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: