North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/04/2026 16:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 7:18PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 4, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires: 
September 4, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Blowing Rock, or near Darby, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Caldwell County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Caldwell Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov