Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Graham
SENT: 2026-07-19T19:04:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Robbinsville, or near Town Of Santeetlah, moving
east at 5 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…
Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Fontana Village, Lake Santeetlah,
Tapoco, Deals Gap, and Cheoah.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

If on or near Lake Santeetlah, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-19T19:45:00-04:00