Waarschuwingen, Bellcollar Gap

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Robbinsville, 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... Bryson City, Robbinsville, Fontana Lake, Luada, Wesser, Stecoah, Almond, Kyle, Nantahala, and Cheoah. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.