Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:35PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Yadkinville, or near Lone Hickory, and is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Old Fort.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
McDowell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov