Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:00pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Downtown Asheville, or near Asheville Airport, moving
east at 60 mph.
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...
Arden, Mills River, Fletcher, Fairview In Buncombe County, Mountain
Home, Bent Creek, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State
Park, and Bat Cave.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Buncombe; Henderson; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: