At 348 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Franklin, or 5 miles east of Nantahala Lake, moving
east at 45 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…
Franklin, Lake Glenville, Highlands, Cullowhee, Ellijay, Burningtown,
Kyle, Tuckasegee, Rainbow Springs, and Wayah Bald.