Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 12:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Beech Mountain, or 7 miles north of Elk Park,
moving southeast at 25 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...
Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Beech Mountain In Avery County,
Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils, Grandfather Mountain State
Park, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, and Ingalls.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Avery; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov