Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Alert Description
At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Hartwell, or 4 miles north of Reed Creek, moving east 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... Anderson, Clemson, Seneca, Homeland Park, Central, Northlake, Pendleton, Anderson Airport, Lake Hartwell, and Norris.
Safety Instructions
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 Hartwell and Lake Keowee, 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.