Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Lenoir, or near Cedar Rock, moving southeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lenoir, Taylorsville, Bethlehem, Cedar Rock, Lookout Shoals Lake,
Lake Hickory, St. Stephens, Hiddenite, Little River In Alexander
County, and Collettsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alexander; Catawba; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov