News Summary
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cherokee and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. Residents should seek immediate shelter as dangerous conditions, including winds up to 60 mph and possible hail, are expected. The storm is currently located near Cowpens and moving east. Local authorities urge the public to report any damage or flooding. Residents are reminded to stay indoors until the storm passes.
Spartanburg, SC – A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg at 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. The warning affects residents in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties, with meteorologists forecasting dangerous conditions including winds reaching up to 60 mph and possible hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Residents are advised to take immediate shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. The storm poses risks of brief damaging winds, which may lead to downed trees and power lines, causing localized outages. Additionally, minor hail damage to vehicles has been anticipated due to the severe conditions associated with this storm.
As of the latest report, the thunderstorm was situated approximately 7 miles northeast of Spartanburg, near Cowpens, and is advancing east at a rate of 10 mph. The NWS has categorized the storm’s hazards to include gusts of wind up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning has also been detected, adding to the storm’s danger level.
The NWS advises that if individuals can hear thunder, they are within striking distance of lightning, which is highly hazardous. In response to the severe weather, the public is encouraged to report any instances of damaging winds, hail, or flooding by calling a toll-free hotline, messaging on their Facebook page, or utilizing the hashtag #nwsgsp on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Areas that will likely experience severe weather conditions include Spartanburg, Cowpens, Mayo, Pacolet Mills, Cedar Springs, Thicketty, and the Cowpens National Battlefield. A severe thunderstorm warning serves as a crucial alert that signifies conditions are either currently existing or are expected to develop with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail that is 1 inch in diameter or larger.
Residents are reminded of the potential risks and urged to remain indoors until the storm passes or further updates are issued. The severe weather is likely to cause disruptions related to power and general safety in the affected areas.
In summary, the issuance of a severe thunderstorm warning serves as an important alert for residents in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. With risks of high winds, hail, and dangerous lightning, safety precautions should be taken seriously as the storm progresses through the area.
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