Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 9:43PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Forest City, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Forest City, Cliffside, Harris, Henrietta, and Caroleen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov