Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
239 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

NCZ506-508-261915-
Greater Rutherford NC-Eastern McDowell NC-
239 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MCDOWELL AND
CENTRAL RUTHERFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM EDT...

At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Rutherfordton, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rutherfordton, Spindale, Shingle Hollow, Thermal City, and Union
Mills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 8180 3533 8193 3549 8212 3549 8211
      3559 8193
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 052DEG 9KT 3550 8193

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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