Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 2:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Boomer to 4 miles east of
Morganton to 4 miles east of Marion to 15 miles southwest of Spruce
Pine. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Newton, Marion, Taylorsville, St.
Stephens, Conover, Longview, and Sawmills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alexander; Iredell; Yancey; Catawba; Cleveland; Lincoln; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov