North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:55PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Downtown Asheville, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Asheville, Woodfin, Weaverville, the B.R. Parkway between East Asheville and Craggy Gardens, UNC Asheville, Barnardsville, and Flat Creek.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Buncombe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC