North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 12:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Erwin, or 7 miles west of Bakersville, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Mitchell County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mitchell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov