Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:24PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:24PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC**

At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Shelby, or near Polkville, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Lawndale, Polkville, and Kingstown.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 6:24 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*