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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 36, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

June 1, 2026Anderson County, South Carolina; Elbert County, Hart County, Georgia

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 1, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT for Anderson County, South Carolina; Elbert County, Hart County, Georgia. It was in force for 44 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 1, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT (20:03 UTC)
Expired
Jun 1, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT
In force
44 min
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Elbert County, GA, Hart County, GA, Anderson County, SC

The radar

The Greer radar (KGSP), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 189 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-06-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-06-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 128 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
12 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-246 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
554 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 1, 1:30 PM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Scattered showers and thunderstorms through this evening with a marginal risk for severe storms, mainly across the southern half of the area. 2. Dry conditions return with a warming trend through the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 1, 1:30 PM EDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
130 PM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Rain amounts trend slightly drier for today and Tuesday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Scattered showers and thunderstorms through this evening with
a marginal risk for severe storms, mainly across the southern
half of the area.
2. Dry conditions return with a warming trend through the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Key message 1: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through this
evening with a marginal risk for severe storms, mainly across the
southern half of the area.

A trough over the eastern portion of the country amplifies southward
today and brings a cold front through on Tuesday. Ahead of that, a
NW upper flow regime sets up the MCS maker and brings the chance for
scattered showers and thunderstorms through tonight. The Storm
Prediction Center has a marginal risk (1 of 5) for severe weather
today. Out west, an MCS is already ongoing, but is expected to dive
south of the area. Meanwhile, ahead of it, a series of shortwaves
cross the CWA, adding an area of lift for storms. Model soundings
for the afternoon show modest amounts of instability developing with
about 1000-1500 J/kg of sbCAPE and 30-35kts of bulk shear. Given the
anticipated environment, cannot rule out a few storms becoming
strong or severe with strong winds and small hail being the main
threats. Brief periods of heavy rainfall are also possible with any
storm that develops. However, storms should be moving out quickly,
reducing flood concerns. The main locations with the higher chances
for showers and thunderstorms becoming severe are along and west of
I-26 in NC/SC and into northeast GA.

For Tuesday, guidance depicts another round of showers ahead of the
cold front pushing through. Coverage looks to be less widespread and
rather benign. Highest chances are for the mountains (30-45%), but
there is still a slight chance (15-30%) for locations along and west
of I-26. QPF response looks to be minimal, with most locations
receiving less than 0.10" in totals. There could be a slight uptick
if a shower produces more rain in an isolated location. Temps look
to be below normal for Tuesday as well.

Key message 2: Dry conditions return with a warming trend through the
weekend.

Once the frontal boundary passes, much drier air and calmer weather
conditions ensue. High pressure is ushered in as a ridge moves over
the southeast and remains in place through the weekend. These height
rises toward the end of the week look to increase daily temps to
normal for June. Moisture starts to return as well after mid-week
and this increases dewpoints. However, not foreseeing any heat index
issues at this time. Long range guidance starts to signal for rain
chances returning toward the beginning of next week, but confidence
this far out is very low.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Conditions should prevail VFR for most of the
TAF period, with some brief restrictions for TSRA through the
evening and a return at a few sites of MVFR Tuesday morning. For
this afternoon, showers and thunderstorm chances increase at all
terminals. TEMPOs for KCLT/KGSP/KAND/KGMU should suffice for the
first round of TSRA between 18z-22z. Another round could occur after
22z through 04z, but certainty on location is lower. For this, VCTS
for those storms at KCLT/KGSP. There may be a lingering SHRA after
04z, but confidence is low. Brief vsby restrictions possible with
any TSRA. Otherwise, vsby remains VFR. As for cigs, lower stratus
returns for a few terminals ahead of drier air moving in Tuesday.
Expect brief MVFR Tuesday morning and low-end gusts of 15-20kts
after 12z for terminals east of the mountains. Wind direction should
remain N/NE for the duration of the forecast.

Outlook: Showers possible again Tuesday afternoon. A drier pattern
sets up by Wednesday and continues through the rest of the week.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...None.
SC...None.

&&

CP

In the hours before

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Special weather statement, Jun 1, 3:37 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026

NCZ056-069-012000-
Lincoln NC-Catawba NC-
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CATAWBA AND EASTERN
LINCOLN COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Newton, or near Maiden, moving southeast at 15
mph.  Another strong storm was also developing near Sherrills Ford.

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...
Newton, Maiden, Westport, Boger City, Iron Station, Lake Norman,
Denver, Lowesville, Sherrills Ford, and Terrell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

If on or near Lake Norman, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3563 8096 3559 8094 3555 8096 3554 8094
      3553 8094 3553 8095 3550 8096 3549 8095
      3547 8095 3545 8094 3543 8096 3540 8101
      3541 8118 3564 8126 3568 8115
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 336DEG 13KT 3560 8116

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PM
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 1, 2:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGaston26 min
Jun 1, 3:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPLincoln23 min
Jun 1, 4:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGaston29 min
Jun 1, 4:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGaston32 min
Jun 1, 2:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGreenville24 min
Jun 1, 2:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPOconee30 min
Jun 1, 2:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPOconee, Pickens67 min
Jun 1, 3:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAnderson, Oconee64 min
Jun 1, 3:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPLaurens46 min
Jun 1, 4:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPAbbeville, Anderson49 min
Jun 1, 4:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPGreenwood29 min
Jun 1, 5:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPYork24 min
Jun 1, 5:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPYork31 min
Jun 1, 5:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPChester, York49 min
Jun 1, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGSPChester30 min
Jun 1, 6:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPUnion49 min
Jun 1, 7:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementGSPSpartanburg47 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.