Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon along a stationary front. One of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts in Caldwell County.
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Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon along a stationary front. One of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts in Caldwell County.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 8, 1:02 PM EST, 3 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC Issued by National Weather Service Columbia SC 202 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Showers and storms have begun to develop in the western portions of the forecast area. Otherwise, general forecast remains on track. Aviation discussion updated for the 18z TAF issuance. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. Mainly diurnal shower and thunderstorm chances expected through the the week. && .DISCUSSION... Key message 1: Mainly diurnal shower and thunderstorm chances expected through the the week. A sharp trough moving east across the area through Wednesday continues to knock down the upper ridge over that's over the area today. At the surface, a weak backdoor front drops south toward the area today, then stalls over the area on Tuesday. The front then washes out on Wednesday with weak high pressure near or to our east. These features keep a moist and unstable airmass over the area, leading to mainly diurnal convection each day. High PW values and slow moving storms could lead to some heavy rainfall. The threat of flooding is low, but minor flooding could develop if training cells develop or high rain rates linger over one area. The threat of severe storms looks minimal at best with weak instability and lapse rates. With the cloud cover and an earlier start to convection, temps are cooler than average, generally running in the upper 70s to low 80s. With more sun and a later start to convection, temps near the I-77 corridor have reached the upper 80s to around 90 at the time of this discussion. Temps could still rise another couple of degrees this afternoon across the area, but we are near the expected highs for the day. Highs tomorrow are expected to be below normal across the forecast area with low clouds and a cooler airmass. Highs Wednesday rise back to around normal. Weak ridging returns Thursday before a series of shortwaves bring more zonal flow to the area. The moist and unstable airmass remains over the area with high pressure over or near the area and no significant frontal systems. This leads to continued chances of mainly diurnal convection each day. Highs rise to around 90 for many locations outside of the mountains Thursday through Sunday. Muggy dewpoints could lead to the potential for heat index values near 100, mainly south of the I-85 corridor for the weekend. && .AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... At KCLT and elsewhere: VFR conditions are being noted across the area at the start of the TAF period. Some showers and storms are beginning to develop in the western portions of the forecast area. Have kept the PROB30 for TSRA at all terminals, with varying times some based on latest guidance. There is some question if CLT will see any activity this afternoon/evening, but with the airmass as it is, a shower or storm could pop up later this afternoon. The chances for precipitation dimishes after the 00z-03z timeframe. Ceilings are then expected to drop to MVFR or IFR at all terminals with CLT likely going to IFR. Another round of showers/storms are expected after about 10z-15z, depending on the terminal with ceilings gradually improving. Winds are expected to be generally from the south into this evening, and again after sunrise, but remain relatively light in the 5-8 kt range. Outlook: An active period is expected, with at least scattered, mainly diurnal showers and thunderstorms along with the potential for late night/early morning fog/low stratus restrictions continuing through the weekend. && .GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. NC...None. SC...None. &&
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
353 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
GAZ010-017-082030-
Rabun GA-Habersham GA-
353 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HABERSHAM AND SOUTH
CENTRAL RABUN COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Clarkesville, or near Lake Rabun. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Seed Lake,
Hollywood, and Turnerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near Lake Rabun or Seed Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 8350 3473 8335 3471 8335 3461 8344
3471 8359
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 233DEG 1KT 3471 8347
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
8Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
422 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
NCZ036-057-082045-
Rowan NC-Iredell NC-
422 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL IREDELL AND NORTHWESTERN
ROWAN COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM EDT...
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles west of Salisbury to 10 miles southeast
of Statesville. Movement was northwest 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...
Statesville, Troutman, Cleveland, Lake Norman State Park,
Mooresville, Mount Ulla, Piedmont Research Station, and Cool Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3566 8053 3560 8082 3570 8100 3571 8100
3571 8102 3575 8109 3576 8109 3587 8074
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 113DEG 11KT 3568 8065 3567 8077
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
8Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
436 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
NCZ035-056-502-504-082115-
Greater Burke NC-Greater Caldwell NC-Alexander NC-Catawba NC-
436 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL CATAWBA...
SOUTHWESTERN ALEXANDER...SOUTHEASTERN CALDWELL AND EAST CENTRAL BURKE
COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms centered 8 miles north of Hickory, or near Bethlehem,
moving west at 5 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...
Hickory, Lenoir, St. Stephens, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Bethlehem,
Hudson, Rhodhiss, Cedar Rock, and Lake Hickory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3589 8119 3574 8125 3576 8153 3591 8150
3601 8141
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 111DEG 6KT 3586 8133
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
8Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
443 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
NCZ036-056-069>071-082130-
Gaston NC-Iredell NC-Lincoln NC-Mecklenburg NC-Catawba NC-
443 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CATAWBA...EASTERN
LINCOLN...SOUTH CENTRAL IREDELL...NORTHWESTERN MECKLENBURG AND
NORTHEASTERN GASTON COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT...
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Huntersville, or over Ramsey Creek Park, moving
west at 5 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...
Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Westport, Lake Norman, Denver,
Ramsey Creek Park, Lowesville, Terrell, and Lucia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near southern portions of Lake Norman, get out of the water
and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike
out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3553 8080 3537 8085 3537 8113 3564 8104
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 108DEG 6KT 3546 8090
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
8Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
453 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
NCZ036-037-057-082130-
Rowan NC-Davie NC-Iredell NC-
453 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN DAVIE...EAST
CENTRAL IREDELL AND NORTHWESTERN ROWAN COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT...
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Salisbury, or near Cleveland, moving west 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...
East Statesville, Cooleemee, Cleveland, Mount Ulla, Piedmont
Research Station, Woodleaf, and Cool Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3582 8051 3564 8057 3567 8085 3591 8078
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 105DEG 8KT 3575 8063
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
8Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
521 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
GAZ018-026-082200-
Franklin GA-Stephens GA-
521 PM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND
SOUTHEASTERN STEPHENS COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...
At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Carnesville, or 5 miles southwest of Avalon. 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...
Martin, Avalon, and Eastanolee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3439 8335 3451 8337 3456 8319 3441 8315
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 263DEG 2KT 3447 8328
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
8The Greer radar (KGSP), 126 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:23 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
County comms reported a tree blown down on Pearl Dr and another tree down on Overlook Dr.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in North Carolina in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in North Carolina, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1349762.