Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Spruce Pine, or near Bakersville, moving north at
10 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...
Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Buladean, Bandana, and Minneapolis.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Avery; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: