Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:33PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Monroe, or 4 miles northeast of Wingate, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wingate, Marshville, Sturdivants, and Unionville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov