Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutherfordton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rutherfordton, Forest City, Spindale, Bostic, Green Hill, and
Sunshine.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov