Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:50PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Brevard, or 5 miles northwest of Etowah, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Etowah, Mount Pisgah, Mills River, Forge Mountain, North
Transylvania, Horse Shoe, Penrose, and a portion of the B.R. Parkway
between Mount Pisgah and The NC Arboretum.
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.
Area Description:
Transylvania; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov