Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Cherokee
SENT: 2026-07-06T20:49:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gaffney, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Gaffney and Thicketty.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T21:15:00-04:00