Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 12 miles northwest of Pickens, or near Jocassee
Gorges, moving south at 5 mph.
Locations to be impacted include...
Devils Fork State Park, Keowee Toxaway State Park, Jocassee Gorges,
Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Sunset, Sassafras Mountain, Nine Times,
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.
Lake Keowee 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:
Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greater Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov