Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:18PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Blowing Rock, or 5 miles southeast of Blowing Rock
In Caldwell County, moving northeast at 20 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...
Upton and Patterson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Caldwell Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov