Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:13PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of Boomer, or near Elkville, moving southeast at 30 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...
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Kings Creek, Vashti, Millersville,
Ellendale, and Little River In Alexander County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
western and the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Area Description:
Alexander; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov