Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Clayton, or near Lake Burton. This storm was nearly stationary. 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 unsec...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC**
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Clayton, or near Lake Burton. This storm was nearly stationary.
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... Clayton, Tiger, Lake Burton, Lakemont, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Lake Rabun, Seed Lake, and Batesville.
**What You Should Do:**
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 4:17 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 4:45 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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