Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Clarkesville, or near Lake Rabun, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Toccoa, Clayton, Clarkesville, Demorest, Mountain City, Tiger,
Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Lake Burton, and Lakemont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to ponding of water. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: