Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:25AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:25pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1225 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Columbus, or 9 miles north of Lake Bowen, moving east
at 25 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...
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Chesnee, Bostic, Cowpens National
Battlefield, Spindale, Henrietta, Green Creek, Harris, and
Fingerville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford; Eastern Polk; Cherokee; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov