Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Gastonia, or near Steele Creek. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Tega Cay, Steele Creek, Lake Wylie, Carowinds, Southwest Charlotte,
and Belmont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gaston; Mecklenburg; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov