Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Greater Pickens
SENT: 2026-07-19T19:30:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Pickens, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Pickens, Sunset, Nine Times, and Pumpkintown.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-19T20:15:00-04:00