News Summary
Residents of Greenville and surrounding areas are advised to stay alert as the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning. The warning is in effect until 2:45 p.m., with radar indicating a strong storm moving at 15 mph. Expect gusts up to 40 mph and possible pea-sized hail. Safety precautions are advised, including seeking shelter indoors. Areas at risk include scenic parks and regions previously affected by severe storms just days prior.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Greenville-Spartanburg Area!
Attention residents of Greenville and nearby areas! If you’ve just looked outside and noticed some dark skies rolling in, you’re not imagining things. Just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) sounded the alarm with a severe thunderstorm warning for regions including Pickens Mountains, Greater Pickens, and Greenville County.
What’s Happening?
The warning will stay active until about 2:45 p.m. today, and it’s best to take it seriously. Radar is showing a strong thunderstorm located about 11 miles north of Pickens, near the stunning Table Rock State Park. This storm is moving east at a pace of 15 mph, which means it could reach various spots in no time flat!
What Should You Expect?
Heads up! Expect some wild winds, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. And for those wondering about hail, the NWS is predicting pea-sized hail measuring about 0.25 inches. This could mean minor damage to outdoor items, so if you have decorations or furniture outside, it might be a good idea to bring them in quickly.
Keep an Eye Out for Damage
With winds like these, there’s a risk of downed tree limbs and other unsecured objects getting tossed around. Places you might want to pay attention to include not just the parks but also scenic areas like Jocassee Gorges, Caesars Head State Park, and Sassafras Mountain.
Safety First!
If you’re outdoors and see the storm approaching, the best advice is to find shelter indoors. If you can’t get indoors quickly, try to stay low and make sure to avoid any tall trees or open areas where lightning might strike. Remember, 25 million lightning strikes happen each year across the U.S., so it’s always better to be safe than sorry!
Recent Severe Storms
If you thought you were in the clear after last weekend, think again! Just last Saturday night, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several areas, including Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Winds reached a wild 60 mph, and there were reports of hail measuring up to 0.75 inches. The storm was cruising along a line from northwest of Pickens to southeast of Anderson, moving at 45 mph. Impacted areas included bustling spots like Greenville Downtown and Easley.
In fact, the storm proved to be so intense it caused another severe storm warning to roll out early Sunday morning, affecting Greenville County once again. The thunderstorm was coming down hard over areas like Berea, with wind gusts to be taken seriously.
Water Safety Alert
Those by the water, take special note! The risk of lightning increases dramatically with these storms, with strikes capable of reaching as far as 15 miles from the storm center. So, while the rain might look refreshing, it’s wise to stay indoors when storms are rolling in.
RCWhile we soak up the sun one moment, thunderstorms can roll in faster than we can say, “Where’s the umbrella?” Stay safe and keep an eye on the sky!
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greenville County
- Wikipedia: Thunderstorm
- Herald Online: Weather News
- Google Search: Greenville weather thunderstorm
- Independent Mail: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anderson County
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
- Weather.com: Greenville Weather
- Google News: Severe weather Greenville
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