Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Downtown Asheville, or near Warren Wilson College,
moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, West Asheville, North Asheville,
Swannanoa, Biltmore Forest, B.R. Parkway-Nc Arboretum To East
Asheville, B.R. Parkway-East Asheville To Craggy Gardens, Skyland,
and UNC-Asheville.
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
Sender: