Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 20 miles southwest of Brevard, or near Cashiers,
moving south at 5 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Gorges State Park, Highlands, Sapphire,
Whiteside Mountain, and Bad Creek.
Instruction:
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.
Area Description:
Southern Jackson; Transylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov