Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:56PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Shelby to 8 miles east of
Gaffney. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Bessemer City, Blacksburg,
Grover, Patterson Springs, Waco, Earl, and Kings Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
the Piedmont of North Carolina...and Upstate South Carolina.
Area Description:
Cleveland; Gaston; Cherokee; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov