North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Monroe, or near Unionville, moving northeast at 35 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... Monroe, Unionville, Fairview In Union County, Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, and Stallings.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov