Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Gastonia, or near Bessemer City, moving northeast at 15
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...
Gastonia, Bessemer City, Dallas, Stanley, Cramerton, Lowell, Ranlo,
Mcadenville, and Crowders Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gaston
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov