Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:33PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Newland, or 6 miles southeast of B.R.
Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, moving southeast at 15 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...
Gamewell, Table Rock, Lake James, Cajah's Mountain, Lake James State
Park, Edgemont, Collettsville, Oak Hill, Jonas Ridge, and Globe.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Avery; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov