Special Weather Statement for Eastern Polk; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Polk, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Spartanburg
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Columbus to 9 miles northwest of Spartanburg to 14 miles east of Greenville Downtown. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Columbus to 9 miles northwest of Spartanburg to 14 miles east of Greenville Downtown. Movement was northeast at 25 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... Spartanburg, Boiling Springs SC, Duncan, Lyman, Wellford, Inman, Campobello, Lake Bowen, USC Upstate, and Fingerville.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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