Special Weather Statement Georgia, South Carolina | Effective 04/04/2026 12:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Hartwell to 7 miles east of Elberton. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Iva, Lake Secession, Lowndesville, Middleton, Russell State Park, Lake Russell, Antreville, Rock Branch, and Ruckersville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Elbert; Anderson; Abbeville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC