Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 14 miles northeast of Clayton, or 6 miles south of
Highlands, moving south at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Oconee State Park, Pine Mountain, and Mountain Rest.
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