Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles west of Salisbury to 10 miles southeast
of Statesville. Movement was northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Statesville, Troutman, Cleveland, Lake Norman State Park,
Mooresville, Mount Ulla, Piedmont Research Station, and Cool Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Iredell; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov