WWUS82 KGSP 202048

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

448 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

 

NCZ509-510-202115-

Polk Mountains NC-Eastern Polk NC-

448 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026



...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT POLK COUNTY

UNTIL 515 PM EDT...



At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with

frequent lightning 5 miles northwest of Columbus, moving south at 15

mph.



Locations to be impacted include...

Columbus, Tryon, Saluda, Mill Spring, and Lake Adger.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to

get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from

open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,

stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic

devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary

appliances before the storm approaches.



Lake Adger is in the path of this storm. Cloud to ground lightning 

and gusty winds will create dangerous boating conditions.

Move to shore immediately.



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LAT...LON 3519 8205 3520 8229 3519 8232 3519 8236

      3524 8236 3524 8235 3529 8235 3531 8233

      3531 8231 3539 8226 3540 8220 3540 8218

TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 342DEG 12KT 3531 8226 



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