{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7dc16ce7369e208716a85cb28f2a62d4fcaf76ef.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-03","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7dc16ce7369e208716a85cb28f2a62d4fcaf76ef.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC"},"word_count":149,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson\n**Issued by:** NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-03T18:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-03T18:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11\nmiles southeast of Sylva, and southwest of the Blue Ridge Parkway,\nmoving northwest at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nCullowhee, Balsam, Webster, Tuckasegee, plus the Blue Ridge Parkway\nbetweeen Balsam Gap and the Black Balsam Area.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}