Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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WWUS82 KGSP 262315
SPSGSP
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
715 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
NCZ052-053-065-270000-
Buncombe NC-Haywood NC-Henderson NC-
715 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN HENDERSON...EAST
CENTRAL HAYWOOD AND SOUTHWESTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM
EDT...
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Downtown Asheville, or 4 miles northeast of Canton,
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...
Downtown Asheville, East Asheville, Arden, West Asheville, North
Asheville, Woodfin, Fletcher, Canton, Weaverville, and Biltmore
Forest.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3569 8241 3538 8245 3554 8295 3567 8289
3570 8284 3569 8281 3570 8279 3570 8277
3572 8273
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 280DEG 26KT 3556 8277
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
JPT