Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte to 7
miles northwest of Indian Land. Movement was 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...
South Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, Matthews, Indian Trail,
Weddington, Stallings, Pineville, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, and Mineral
Springs.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Mecklenburg; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov