Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Rutherfordton, or 6 miles northeast of Lake Lure,
moving south 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...
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock Village, Shingle
Hollow, Green Hill, and Lake Adger.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov