Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Columbus, or near Lake Lure, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC**
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Columbus, or near Lake Lure, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Adger, and Mill Spring.
**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 7:15 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:45 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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