Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:56PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Burnsville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Burnsville, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Ramseytown,
Micaville, Green Mountain, Celo, Swiss, Wolf Ridge, and
Barnardsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Madison; Yancey; Buncombe
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov