Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:19pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Robbinsville, or 7 miles southwest of Town Of
Santeetlah, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 Village, Lake Santeetlah,
Fontana Lake, Tapoco, Cheoah, and Deals Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC