Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 10:17 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:17am
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 16 miles south of Columbus to 8 miles northwest of Greenville Downtown. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paris Mountain State Park, Wellford, Dacusville, Lake Robinson, Lyman, USC Upstate, Greenville Downtown, Cherrydale Point, Berea, and Greer.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for Upstate South Carolina.
Area Description: 
Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC