Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
825 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

NCZ508-510-210100-
Greater Rutherford NC-Eastern Polk NC-
825 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RUTHERFORD AND
SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutherfordton, moving east 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...
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Bostic, Harris, and Green
Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3538 8180 3518 8184 3519 8203 3534 8211
      3539 8204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 277DEG 14KT 3534 8200

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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