Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newton, moving southeast at 20 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...
Newton, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Catawba, Startown, and Bandys.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Catawba; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov