Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with frequent
lightning along a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Walhalla
to 6 miles north of Toccoa to 3 miles west of Clarkesville, and
moving south at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Toccoa, Walhalla, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Westminster,
Demorest, Mount Airy, Alto, and Tallulah Falls.
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.
Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are in the path of these storms. Cloud to
ground lightning and gusty winds will create dangerous boating
conditions. Move to shore immediately.
Area Description:
Habersham; Stephens; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov