Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 13 miles east of Downtown Asheville, or near Black
Mountain, moving south at 5 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview In Buncombe County, Old Fort, and
Montreat.
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:
Buncombe; McDowell Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov