Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCZ051-058-210815-
Graham NC-Swain NC-
343 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL SWAIN AND
NORTHEASTERN GRAHAM COUNTIES THROUGH 415 AM EDT...
At 342 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Robbinsville, or 4 miles northwest of Fontana Lake,
moving east at 15 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...
Fontana Lake, Fontana Village, Twentymile Creek, Kuwohi, Deep Creek,
and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
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LAT...LON 3553 8382 3556 8377 3556 8375 3557 8371
3557 8363 3558 8360 3556 8358 3556 8352
3541 8347 3539 8382 3552 8386
TIME...MOT...LOC 0742Z 256DEG 14KT 3550 8377
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
ARK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
310 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
NCZ064-210745-
Transylvania NC-
310 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
THROUGH 345 AM EDT...
At 310 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Brevard, or 5 miles northwest of Rosman, moving east at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brevard, Balsam Grove, and Connestee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 3522 8296 3523 8293 3524 8293 3531 8277
3517 8272 3514 8294 3520 8296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 253DEG 12KT 3520 8288
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
ARK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
104 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-211230-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-
Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-
Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-
Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-
Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-
Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison,
Jasper, English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville,
Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford,
Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville,
La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort,
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles,
Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg,
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville,
Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave,
Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville,
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow,
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville,
and Albany
104 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1204 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...Areas of Dense Fog This Morning...
Clear skies and light winds has allowed for dense valley fog to
develop. Patchy fog is also possible outside of the valley areas.
Visibilities may drop to a quarter of a mile at times. Slow down
in fog and use your low beam headlights when driving through areas
of fog.
$$
SRW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1221 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-211100-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-
Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Grayson,
Grayson Lake State Park, Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill,
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park,
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport,
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur,
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
Clintwood, Breaks Interstate Park, Grundy, Hurley, Davenport,
Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant,
New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys,
Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts,
Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston,
South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville,
Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan,
Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville,
Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary,
War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington,
Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Fayetteville, Montgomery,
Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood,
Holly River State Park, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe,
Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
1221 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...Areas of Dense Fog This Morning...
The combination of clear sky and light winds this morning has led
to areas of locally dense fog developing, with visibility below a
quarter of a mile at times. Motorists should use caution if out
driving and be prepared for sudden changes in visibilities. Please
allow for greater distances between vehicles and do not assume
the road ahead is unobstructed. Use low beam headlights, and allow
more time to reach your destination safely. The fog is expected
to gradually lift and dissipate between 8 and 9 AM this morning.
$$
JZ
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1215 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-211015-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro,
Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright,
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1215 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...Areas of Valley Fog Becoming Locally Dense...
Mostly clear skies, light winds, and lingering low-level moisture
are helping areas of valley fog to develop and become dense late
tonight. This fog will continue to expand through the night but
likely remain the densest in the valleys. Visibilities will be
below a quarter of a mile at times in the thickest of the fog. Be
sure to slow down and use your low beam headlights when you
encounter any fog.
$$
GREIF
