Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:23AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:23am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 623 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Morganton, or near Rutherford College, moving northeast
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...
Hickory, Lenoir, St. Stephens, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls,
Valdese, Bethlehem, Hudson, and Icard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alexander; Catawba; Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov