Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:03am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 103 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Waynesville, or near Smoky Mountains-Balsam
Mountain, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Smoky Mountains-Balsam Mountain and Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Swain; Haywood
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov