Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Taylorsville, or 5 miles northwest of Stony Point,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Statesville, Taylorsville, Troutman, Stony Point, Love Valley,
Hiddenite, Turnersburg, Olin, Vashti, and Scotts.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Area Description:
Alexander; Iredell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov