Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 926 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte, or near Reedy Creek Park, moving
east at 45 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...
Northeast Charlotte, East Charlotte, Mint Hill, Unionville,
Harrisburg, University City, Reedy Creek Park, Charlotte Motor
Speedway, Midland, and Hidden Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov