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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.



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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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