Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Gastonia, or near Crowders Mountain State Park, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gastonia, Belmont, Bessemer City, Clover, Cramerton, Lowell,
Crowders Mountain State Park, Mcadenville, and Crowders.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Gaston; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov