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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

423 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

NCZ068-508-262100-

Greater Rutherford NC-Cleveland NC-

423 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD AND

SOUTHWESTERN CLEVELAND COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...



At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5

miles northwest of Shelby, or near Kingstown. This storm was nearly

stationary.



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...

Shelby, Polkville, Ellenboro, Lattimore, Mooresboro, Kingstown,

Lawndale, and Boiling Springs NC.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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 3536 8149 3523 8158 3531 8180 3548 8170

TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 121DEG 2KT 3535 8161 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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