North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Monroe, or near Hemby Bridge, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Monroe, Indian Trail, Stallings, Unionville, Wesley Chapel, Lake Park, Hemby Bridge, Fairview In Union County, Weddington, and Matthews.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Mecklenburg; Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov