Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Marshall, or 7 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving
east at 40 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...
Marshall, Woodfin, Weaverville, Mars Hill, Hot Springs, Leicester,
North Asheville, Flat Creek, Max Patch, and Walnut.
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.
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