Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 051958
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
358 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
NCZ033-050-052030-
Avery NC-Mitchell NC-
358 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL AND CENTRAL
AVERY COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Beech Mountain to 10 miles northwest of
Spruce Pine. Movement was northeast 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...
Banner Elk, Elk Park, Beech Mountain In Avery County, Seven Devils,
Sugar Mountain, Bakersville, Minneapolis, and Buladean.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3628 8190 3626 8189 3623 8191 3621 8191
3619 8188 3619 8186 3616 8183 3614 8182
3601 8218 3615 8219 3614 8218 3615 8215
3611 8213 3610 8208 3613 8205 3612 8203
3628 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 237DEG 15KT 3625 8190 3606 8215
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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