Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:44PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Rutherfordton, or 6 miles southeast of Lake Lure,
moving southeast 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...
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Green Hill, Mill Spring, and Shingle Hollow.
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