North Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Shelby, or near Kings Mountain, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Kings Mountain, Bessemer City, South Gastonia, Crowders Mountain State Park, Grover, and Crowders.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Cleveland; Gaston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov