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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: 60 MPH Winds & Hail Threaten SC Counties
12 Jul
Summary
- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Laurens, Spartanburg, and Union counties.
- Threats include winds up to 60 mph and hail as large as 1 inch.
- Residents are urged to move to an interior room for safety.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg on Sunday, July 12, for parts of Upstate South Carolina. The warning specifically targets northeastern Laurens County, south-central Spartanburg County, and southwestern Union County.
Residents in these areas are alerted to potential hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. The storm was detected approximately 11 miles northeast of Laurens, moving east at 20 mph. Minor damage to vehicles from hail and damage to trees and power lines from wind are expected.
The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. This advisory comes as a reminder that hearing thunder indicates proximity to lightning, emphasizing the "When thunder roars, go indoors" safety principle.
