Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Wilkesboro, or 4 miles north of Love Valley,
moving east 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...
Love Valley, Union Grove, Olin, and Vashti.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alexander; Iredell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov