Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2024 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Newland, near the segment of the Blue Ridge
Parkway between Linville Falls and Grandfather, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Edgemont, Globe, Collettsville, Upton, Linville, Jonas Ridge, and
Pineola, and a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Linville
Falls and Grandfather Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. 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.
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:
Avery; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC