Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
torrential rainfall 6 miles north of Indian Land, or near The
Arboretum. This storm was nearly stationary.
Locations to be impacted include...
South Charlotte, Pineville, Southpark Mall, The Arboretum, Southwest
Charlotte, and Matthews.
Torrential rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour will be possible in
these areas.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov