Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Toccoa, or near Avalon, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Toccoa, Westminster, Lavonia, Gumlog, Martin, Avalon, Tugaloo State
Park, Fair Play, Eastanolee, and Oakway.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Hartwell, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: