Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Franklin, moving southeast 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...
Franklin, Cashiers, Lake Glenville, Highlands, Cullowhee, Ellijay,
Savannah, Tuckasegee, Whiteside Mountain, and Cowee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.
Area Description:
Swain; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov