Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickens, SC
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for north central Anderson County and central Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina until 9:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Upstate South Carolina
- Issued
- September 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Anderson County and central Pickens County in Upstate South Carolina. The alert is effective from September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM EDT until September 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Anderson County and Pickens County in South Carolina. Locations impacted include Easley, Pickens, Central, Liberty, Norris, Pumpkintown, Dacusville, Powdersville, and Piedmont.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 1-800-267-8101, or by posting on their Facebook page or to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Expected Conditions
At 8:19 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Pickens, moving south at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to trees and power lines.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM EDT and expires September 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT.
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