Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Marion, or 4 miles south of Old Fort. This storm
was nearly stationary.
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...
Old Fort, Lake Lure, and Shingle Hollow.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Buncombe; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov