Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hickory, or near Lake Hickory, moving southeast at 10 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...
Hickory, St. Stephens, Longview, Bethlehem, Rhodhiss, Hickory
Regional Airport, Lake Hickory, Hildebran, Granite Falls, and
Mountain View.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Alexander; Catawba; Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov