North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 15:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 634 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Marion, or 9 miles west of South Mountains State Park. 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... Dysartsville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern McDowell; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov