Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:35AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 4:35am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
At 734 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Seneca, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Townville, Sandy Springs, Seneca, Pendleton, Williamston, West
Pelzer, Homeland Park, Anderson Airport, Broadway Lake, and Anderson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for
Upstate South Carolina.
Area Description:
Anderson; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC