Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southwest of Brevard, or near Lake Toxaway. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, and Sapphire.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Jackson; Transylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov