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Thunderstorm Warning: 60 MPH Winds & Hail Threaten NC/SC
29 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Henderson, Polk, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail as large as 0.75 inches are predicted.
- Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:16 p.m. EDT by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. The alert impacts Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina, as well as Greenville and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. Residents in these areas are warned of potential 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter.
Meteorologists advise taking immediate protective measures, such as moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. The National Weather Service has indicated that this severe weather is moving southeast at approximately 40 mph. Expected impacts include damage to trees and power lines across various locations, including Columbus, Greer, and Boiling Springs, SC.
