Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Robbinsville, or 7 miles west of Smoky
Mountains-Twentymile Creek, moving east at 30 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...
Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Smoky
Mountains-Fontana Area, Fontana Village, Lake Santeetlah, Smoky
Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Stecoah, Nantahala, and Tapoco.
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:
Swain; Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov