North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 13:12
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Columbus, moving southeast at 10 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...
Columbus and Tryon.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.