Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Forest City, or near Ellenboro. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Forest City, Boiling Springs NC, Ellenboro, Lattimore, Mooresboro,
Bostic, Kingstown, Polkville, Cliffside, and Henrietta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cleveland; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov