Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning near Brevard, or near Looking Glass, moving south
at 15 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Brevard, Rosman, Looking Glass, Dupont State Forest, Balsam Grove,
Connestee, Cedar Mountain, Little River In Transylvania County,
Sassafras Mountain, and Penrose.
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:
Transylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov