{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0617e7474a13b2c4eb7fd6520e72fc40199ae6c7.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0617e7474a13b2c4eb7fd6520e72fc40199ae6c7.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC"},"word_count":161,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Chester\n**Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T18:57:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T18:57:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13\nmiles southwest of Lancaster, or near Great Falls, moving southwest\nat 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nGreat Falls and Fishing Creek Reservoir.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}