Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Morganton, or near Valdese, moving southwest 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...
Morganton, Valdese, Drexel, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College,
Casar, South Mountains State Park, Icard, Lake Rhodhiss, and Belwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cleveland; Greater Burke; Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov