Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:25PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutherfordton, moving east at 15 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...
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Bostic, Harris, and Green
Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov