Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Hickory, or 4 miles southwest of Mountain View,
moving east at 10 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...
Hickory, Newton, Conover, Longview, Icard, Hildebran, Hickory
Regional Airport, Mountain View, Maiden, and St. Stephens.
Instruction:
This storm 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.
Area Description:
Catawba; Lincoln; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov