North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Indian Land, or near Waxhaw, moving east at 20 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... Monroe, Weddington, Unionville, Wesley Chapel, Wingate, Waxhaw, Mineral Springs, Marvin, Lake Park, and Indian Trail.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov