Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Habersham; Stephens; Oconee Mountains; Greater Oconee
SENT: 2026-06-22T15:29:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 3:29PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clarkesville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Toccoa, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mount Airy, Tallulah Falls,
Baldwin, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Long Creek, and Turnerville.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-22T16:00:00-04:00