Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Franklin, or 6 miles northwest of Dillard, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Franklin, Highlands, Scaly Mountain, Otto, and Cullasaja.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov