Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clayton, or over Tiger, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Toccoa, Clayton, Clarkesville, Carnesville, Cornelia, Baldwin,
Demorest, Mount Airy, Alto, and Franklin Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: