North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 11:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Boomer, moving southeast at 15 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 and Vashti.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Alexander
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov