Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles north of Salisbury to 9 miles northeast
of Newton. Movement was northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to dime 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, Mocksville, Taylorsville, Stony Point, Cooleemee,
Harmony, Lookout Shoals Lake, Cleveland, Claremont, and Bethlehem.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Catawba; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov