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WWUS82 KGSP 262302
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
702 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

GAZ010-NCZ062>064-SCZ101-102-104-262345-
Rabun GA-Transylvania NC-Southern Jackson NC-Macon NC-
Greater Oconee SC-Pickens Mountains SC-Oconee Mountains SC-
702 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN RABUN...
SOUTHEASTERN MACON...SOUTHWESTERN TRANSYLVANIA...SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON
AND NORTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Franklin, or near Highlands, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Highlands, Sky Valley, Cashiers, Salem, Lake Toxaway, Lake Jocassee,
Devils Fork State Park, Gorges State Park, Bad Creek, and Pine
Mountain.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
western North Carolina. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 1100 PM EDT for western North Carolina...and Upstate
South Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3501 8340 3515 8335 3513 8287 3483 8295
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 279DEG 26KT 3505 8324

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

JPT