Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 262020
SPSGSP
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
420 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
NCZ049-053-262045-
Buncombe NC-Yancey NC-
420 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BUNCOMBE AND
CENTRAL YANCEY COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM EDT...
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Burnsville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Burnsville, Mount Mitchell State Park, Green Mountain, Barnardsville,
Celo, and Micaville.
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.
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LAT...LON 3587 8214 3583 8214 3568 8246 3577 8253
3580 8250 3580 8247 3581 8246 3581 8244
3582 8241 3587 8243 3601 8228 3599 8225
3601 8225
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 228DEG 31KT 3578 8242
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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