Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 12:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with frequent lightning along a line extending from 10 miles north of Walhalla to 8 miles southeast of Clayton, and moving south at 15 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster, Salem, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Oconee State Park, Lake Keowee, Mountain Rest, Long Creek, and Pine Mountain.
Instruction: 
Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. 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 storms approach.
Area Description: 
Rabun; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov