Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southwest of Brevard, or near Gorges State Park, moving south
at 15 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...
Gorges State Park, Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Jocassee
Gorges, Sapphire, and Bad Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Lake Jocassee, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Transylvania; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: