North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 11:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 5 miles northeast of Lenoir, or near Cedar Rock. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Lenoir, Cedar Rock, Patterson, and Kings Creek.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC