Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marion, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Marion, Morganton, Glen Alpine, Lake James State Park, Lake James,
Old Fort, Nebo, Thermal City, Pleasant Gardens, and Glenwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov