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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Carolina
2 Jun
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hart, Anderson, and Oconee counties.
- Expect winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in size.
- Officials advise moving to an interior room for safety during the storm.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued on Monday, June 1, at 3:34 p.m. by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. This alert specifically affects Hart, Anderson, and Oconee counties.
Meteorologists are forecasting winds as strong as 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter. The storm was located about 8 miles south of Seneca, moving south at 15 mph. Areas impacted include Reed Creek, Lake Hartwell, Fair Play, Townville, Oakway, and Sadlers Creek State Park.
Residents are strongly advised to seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Those near Lake Hartwell should move indoors or to a vehicle. The National Weather Service emphasizes that lightning can strike up to 15 miles from a storm, and hearing thunder indicates proximity to danger. Flash flooding is also a concern due to torrential rainfall, with warnings against driving through flooded roads.
