Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 954 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morganton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Valdese, Drexel, Rutherford College, Glen Alpine, Lake
Rhodhiss, Cajah's Mountain, Table Rock, Gamewell, and Oak Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov