Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Newton, or 4 miles east of Maiden, moving
southeast 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...
Lincolnton, Maiden, Westport, Boger City, Lake Norman, Denver, Iron
Station, Sherrills Ford, Terrell, and Bandys.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Iredell; Catawba; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov