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SC Braces for Severe Thunderstorms: Winds, Hail Expected
28 Jun
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Upstate South Carolina counties.
- Strong storms may bring damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.
- Residents urged to seek shelter until 4:15 pm local time.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for several Upstate South Carolina counties on Saturday, prompting urgent shelter advisories for residents. Areas including Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Spartanburg were directly affected by the National Weather Service's alert.
Forecasters predicted that strong thunderstorms moving through the region could unleash damaging winds reaching up to 60 mph, coupled with hail potentially as large as 0.75 inches and torrential rainfall. The warning was scheduled to remain in effect until 4:15 pm local time.
Officials emphasized the need for personal safety, advising individuals to relocate to an interior room on the lowest floor of any building. They also requested the public to report any significant wind damage, hail, or flooding incidents to the National Weather Service.
