Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Columbus, or near Saluda, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Columbus, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Tryon, Saluda, Dana, Tuxedo,
North Saluda Reservoir, Glassy Mountain, and East Flat Rock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Henderson; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Greenville Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: