Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Rutherford County, North Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 9:27PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina... Eastern Polk County in western North Carolina... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 927 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Rutherfordton, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Rutherfordton, Spindale, Green Hill, Green Creek, and Forest City.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Rutherford County, North Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Rutherford County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Rutherford County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Polk County.