Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Spruce Pine, or near Linville Falls. This storm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Linville Falls, B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, Ingalls,
Ashford, and Jonas Ridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Avery; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov