Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 11 miles south of Brevard, or 5 miles northwest of
Table Rock State Park, moving south at 5 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Rosman, Table Rock State Park, Jocassee Gorges, Lake Jocassee,
Caesars Head State Park, Sunset, Pumpkintown, Sassafras Mountain, and
Rocky Bottom.
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:
Transylvania; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov