Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles north of Morganton, moving southeast at 20 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...
Morganton, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese, Icard, Drexel,
Hildebran, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, and Rhodhiss.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov