Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:28am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 428 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles east of Hayesville to near Homer.
Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Toccoa, Franklin, Clayton, Clarkesville, Carnesville, Cornelia,
Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy, and Alto.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Northern Jackson; Macon; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov