Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 14:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Toccoa, or 6 miles northeast of Avalon, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clemson, Seneca, Central, Pendleton, Westminster, Gumlog, Martin, Avalon, Tugaloo State Park, and Lavonia.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stephens; Franklin; Anderson; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC