Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Laurens County, South Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 7:19PM EDT until August 10 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Laurens County in Upstate South Carolina... Southeastern Greenville County in Upstate South Carolina... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 719 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Greenville Downtown, or near Five Forks, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Mauldin, Simpsonville, Five Forks, Fountain Inn, Donaldson Center, Fork Shoals, Greenville Eastside, and Hickory Tavern.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Laurens County, South Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Laurens County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Greenville County.