Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Columbus, or 5 miles north of Lake Bowen, moving
northeast at 15 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, Lake Bowen, Spindale, Cliffside,
Henrietta, Green Creek, Harris, Fingerville, and Caroleen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Rutherford; Eastern Polk; Northern Spartanburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: