Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Robbinsville, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, and Cheoah.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Santeetlah, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov