Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southwest of Bryson City, 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...
Bryson City, Smoky Mountains-Deep Creek, Fontana Lake, Luada, Wesser,
Almond, and Alarka.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Swain
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov