Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Anderson; Abbeville
SENT: 2026-07-23T20:21:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 8:21PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Anderson, or near Starr, moving east at 30 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…
Iva, Lake Secession, Starr, and Antreville.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-23T20:45:00-04:00