Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Boomer, moving southeast at 25 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...
Taylorsville, Stony Point, Hiddenite, Kings Creek, Little River In
Alexander County, Millersville, and Ellendale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alexander; Greater Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov