Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Yancey; McDowell Mountains
SENT: 2026-07-06T14:50:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:50PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Spruce Pine, or 4 miles north of B.R.
Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To
Little Switzerland, Woodlawn, and Busick.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T15:15:00-04:00