Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Downtown Asheville, or near B.R. Parkway-Mount
Pisgah To The Nc Arboretum, moving east at 15 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...
Downtown Asheville, Hendersonville, East Asheville, Arden, West
Asheville, Mills River, Fletcher, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, and
Biltmore Forest.
Instruction:
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:
Haywood; Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov