{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a2ccfdf0bc685fdf65963615ca73efd2e595ff5f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a2ccfdf0bc685fdf65963615ca73efd2e595ff5f.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":124,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Franklin; Hart\n**Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T18:54:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T18:54:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5\nmiles southwest of Carnesville, moving northeast at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...\nCarnesville, Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville,\nVictoria Bryant State Park, Gumlog, and Vanna.\n\n## Instructions\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways."}