Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 12:44PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Morganton, or near Table Rock, moving southeast at
10 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...
Table Rock and Oak Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Burke Mountains; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov