Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Beech Mountain to 6 miles
east of Erwin. Movement was east at 30 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, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Bakersville, Beech Mountain In Avery
County, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils, Grandfather Mountain
State Park, and B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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
these storms pass.
These storms 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