Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 900 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Boomer to 8 miles east of
Newton. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Statesville, Mocksville, Taylorsville, Troutman, Bermuda Run, Stony
Point, Cooleemee, Cleveland, Catawba, and Harmony.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Catawba; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov