WWUS82 KGSP 091834
SPSGSP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
234 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
NCZ508-510-091915-
Greater Rutherford NC-Eastern Polk NC-
234 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN RUTHERFORD AND EAST
CENTRAL POLK COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM EDT...

At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rutherfordton, moving east 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...
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Bostic, Harris, Sunshine,
Caroleen, Henrietta, and Green Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 3529 8209 3539 8207 3545 8179 3520 8181
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 275DEG 7KT 3533 8200 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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JPT