Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Buncombe; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford
SENT: 2026-06-12T19:00:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Rutherfordton, or 4 miles northeast of Lake Lure,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

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…
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock Village, Shingle
Hollow, Green Hill, and Union Mills.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T19:30:00-04:00