A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg at 7:09 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This warning applies to Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Abbeville and Anderson counties.
At 7:30 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of Anderson to 7 miles south of Elberton, moving east at 55 mph.
Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph.
Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches.
The NWS warns: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near Lake Hartwell or northern part of Lake Russell, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 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. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1-800-267-8101, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.”
What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 7:30 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of Anderson to 7 miles south of Elberton, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include: Anderson, Elberton, Homeland Park, Calhoun Falls, Iva, Lake Secession, Starr, Lowndesville, Anderson Airport, and Russell State Park.
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What did NWS meteorologists say?
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for, Northwestern Anderson County in Upstate South Carolina, Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina, Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina, Until 8 p.m. EDT. At 7:14 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Walhalla to 11 miles northwest of Hartwell, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include: Easley, Clemson, Seneca, Walhalla, Pickens, Central, Northlake, Pendleton, Liberty, and Westminster.
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At 7:09 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Eastern Franklin County in northeastern Georgia, Elbert County in northeastern Georgia, Hart County in northeastern Georgia, Southwestern Anderson County in Upstate South Carolina, Southwestern Abbeville County in Upstate South Carolina, Until 8 p.m. EDT. At 7:08 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Carnesville to 8 miles north of Lexington, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include: Anderson, Elberton, Hartwell, Homeland Park, Royston, Calhoun Falls, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Gumlog, and Iva.”
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger.
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms
Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power.
Remember to bring pets inside.
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Anderson County June 7