Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Brevard, or near Dupont State Forest, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Brevard, Hendersonville, Dupont State Forest, Laurel Park, Etowah,
Flat Rock, Valley Hill, Little River In Transylvania County, Penrose,
and Crab Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Transylvania; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov