South Carolina severe thunderstorm warning issued in Oconee and Pickens

South Carolina severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Oconee and Pickens Counties in South Carolina.

South Carolina severe thunderstorm warning

The alert was issued at 3:16 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:15 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of Pickens, or over Lake Keowee, moving south at 10 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines

Locations Mentioned

Seneca, Central, Norris, Six Mile, Salem, Lake Keowee, Nine Times, Clemson, and Keowee Toxaway State Park

Areas Affected

The warning covers Oconee and Pickens Counties in South Carolina.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near Lake Keowee, 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. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,…