Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Lancaster, or near Great Falls, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsec...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC**
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Lancaster, or near Great Falls, moving southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Great Falls and Fishing Creek Reservoir.
**What You Should Do:**
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 6:57 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:30 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*


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