Special Weather Statement 05/03/2025 20:47 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 11:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2025 - 8:47pm
Expires: 
May 3, 2025 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Union to 15 miles southwest of Chester. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Chester State Park, Leeds, York, Cornwell, Bullock Creek, Sharon, Carlisle, Chester, Saratt, and Lockhart.
Instruction: 
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. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; York; Union; Chester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC