Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Hendersonville, or over Mills River, moving south
at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Etowah, Mountain
Home, Laurel Park, Asheville Airport, Valley Hill, and Horse Shoe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov