Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 1:35PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 135 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles west of Lenoir to 6 miles northwest of
Morganton to 7 miles north of Marion. Movement was southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Lenoir, Morganton, Marion, Gamewell, Cajah's Mountain, Drexel, Glen
Alpine, Lake James State Park, Table Rock, and Lake James.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov