Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:13AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:13am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 813 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southwest of Hickory, or near Hildebran, moving east at 55 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, Statesville, Lenoir, Morganton, Newton, Taylorsville, St.
Stephens, Conover, Longview, and Sawmills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Catawba; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov