Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Greater Burke
SENT: 2026-06-10T16:45:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Morganton, or near Valdese, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 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…
Morganton, Valdese, Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, Connelly Springs,
Rutherford College, Lake Rhodhiss, and Pleasant Grove.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-10T17:15:00-04:00