Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Erwin, or 5 miles north of Bakersville, moving east at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newland, Bakersville, Crossnore, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To
Grandfather, Linville Falls, Sugar Mountain, Buladean, Ingalls,
Minneapolis, and Altamont.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.
Area Description:
Avery; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov