Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 7:25PM EDT until July 28 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 724 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Franklin, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Dillsboro, Town Of Santeetlah,
Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake,
Nantahala Lake, and Fontana Village.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Graham, NC; Jackson, NC; Macon, NC; Swain, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov