Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 8:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southeast of Lincolnton, or near High Shoals.
These storms were nearly stationary.
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, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Bessemer City,
South Gastonia, Dallas, Stanley, Ranlo, and High Shoals.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Catawba; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov