Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutherfordton, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Shingle Hollow, Green Hill, Thermal City,
Sunshine, and Union Mills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern McDowell; Greater Rutherford; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: