Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 232037
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
437 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024
NCZ033-501-232100-
Caldwell Mountains NC-Avery NC-
437 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CALDWELL AND
SOUTHEASTERN AVERY COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Newland, or 4 miles southeast of Blue Ridge
Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Edgemont, Globe, and Upton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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LAT...LON 3612 8168 3597 8159 3593 8178 3595 8178
3595 8180 3597 8182 3597 8183 3604 8185
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 257DEG 16KT 3602 8178
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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