Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC**

At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Hendersonville, or over Mills River, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Hendersonville, Mills River, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Etowah, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Asheville Airport, Valley Hill, and Horse Shoe.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 19, 2026 3:49 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 4:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*