Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 12:23PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 9:23am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1223 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Sylva to 4 miles southwest
of Bryson City to 9 miles east of Robbinsville to 9 miles west of
Andrews. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Nantahala Lake, Burningtown, Kyle, Wayah Bald, Aquone,
Cowee, and Rainbow Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: