Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
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103 WWUS82 KGSP 262126 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 526 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024 NCZ033-262200- Avery NC- 526 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN AVERY COUNTY THROUGH 600 PM EDT... At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Beech Mountain, or near Elk Park, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Banner Elk, Elk Park, and Beech Mountain In Avery County. 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. && LAT...LON 3628 8190 3626 8189 3625 8190 3624 8190 3623 8191 3621 8191 3619 8188 3619 8186 3617 8184 3608 8207 3611 8208 3613 8205 3612 8203 3628 8192 TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 231DEG 24KT 3618 8202 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ LANE