Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Rutherfordton, moving south 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...
Thermal City and Union Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov