Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 5 miles north of Marion, or 4 miles west of Lake
James, moving south at 10 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Marion, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Nebo, Woodlawn, Pleasant
Gardens, and Glenwood.
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.
Lake James is in the path of this storm. Cloud to ground lightning
and gusty winds will create dangerous boating conditions.
Move to shore immediately.
Area Description:
McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov