Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 11:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Clayton, or near Tiger, moving east at 15 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... Clayton, Mountain City, Tiger, Dillard, Lake Burton, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Lakemont, and Seed Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Rabun
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC