North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 12:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Shelby, or over Fallston, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Lincolnton, Cherryville, Belwood, Lawndale, Fallston, Waco, and Crouse.
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: 
Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov