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WWUS82 KGSP 291957

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

357 PM EDT Mon Jun 29 2026

 

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357 PM EDT Mon Jun 29 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TRANSYLVANIA AND

NORTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...



At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18

miles southwest of Brevard, or near Gorges State Park, moving south

at 15 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...

Gorges State Park, Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Jocassee

Gorges, Sapphire, and Bad Creek.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



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 Jocassee, 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.



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LAT...LON 3502 8304 3503 8301 3504 8303 3504 8304

      3510 8302 3512 8299 3512 8292 3496 8289

      3496 8306

TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 000DEG 13KT 3506 8297 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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