Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Robbinsville, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea to dime 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...
Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Fontana Village, Lake
Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Stecoah, Nantahala, and
Cheoah.
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.
If on or near Fontana Lake or Lake Santeetlah, it is advisable to
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:
Swain; Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: