Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 12:37AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 9:37pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1237 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Morganton, or near Lake James State Park, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Morganton, Glen Alpine, Lake James State Park, Lake James, and Nebo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; Eastern McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov