Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 25 at 6:59PM EDT until April 25 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 3:59pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest
of Seneca, or 5 miles south of Westminster, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Oakway and Westminster.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
If on or near Lake Hartwell north of I-85, get away from the water
and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike
out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Oconee, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC