Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 8:45PM EDT until July 28 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
TORGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...
Southwestern Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 845 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southeast of Hiawassee, or near Lake Burton,
moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Lake Burton around 850 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include
Turnerville, Seed Lake, and Batesville.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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.
Area Description:
Habersham, GA; Rabun, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov