Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Newport, or near Smoky Mountains-Big Creek, moving
east at 35 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...
Canton, Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee, Smoky Mountains-Big Creek,
Leicester, Cove Creek, Waterville, Luck, Canto, Fines Creek, and
Spring Creek.
Instruction:
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
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:
Madison; Haywood; Buncombe
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov