Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 12:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Waynesville, or near Maggie Valley, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, B.R. Parkway-Balsam Gap
To Black Balsam Area, and Sunburst.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Haywood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov