Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 7 miles east of Clayton, or 6 miles east of
Mountain City, moving south at 15 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Clayton, Mountain City, Lakemont, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Dillard,
Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Mountain Rest, Long Creek, and Pine
Mountain.
Instruction:
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
Area Description:
Rabun; Oconee Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov