A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg at 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. This warning applies to Elbert, Hart, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, Abbeville, anderson, Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties.
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. 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.”
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 8:12 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: North central Elbert County in northeastern Georgia, Central Hart County in northeastern Georgia, Transylvania County in western North Carolina, Henderson County in western North Carolina, Southwestern Polk County in western North Carolina, Greenville County in Upstate South Carolina, Anderson County in Upstate South Carolina, Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina, Northwestern Abbeville County in Upstate South Carolina, Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina, Until 9:15 p.m. EDT. At 8:12 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 miles north of Walhalla to 5 miles west of Pickens to 9 miles northeast of Elberton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include: Greenville Downtown, Anderson, Easley, Clemson, Hendersonville, Seneca, Brevard, Hartwell, Walhalla, and Pickens.”
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.
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This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Severe thunderstorm warning issued June 17 for Henderson County