North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 15:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:24PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 3:24pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Lincolnton, or near Denver, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Gastonia, Huntersville, Mt Holly, Dallas, Stanley, Ranlo, Westport, Iron Station, Denver, and High Shoals.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Catawba; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov