Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 8:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Forest City to 11 miles
southwest of Rutherfordton to 3 miles southwest of Columbus. Movement
was southeast at 30 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...
Shelby, Forest City, Columbus, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Boiling
Springs NC, Landrum, Tryon, Chesnee, and Patterson Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cleveland; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Cherokee; Greenville Mountains; Central Greenville; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov