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WWUS82 KRAH 242301
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
701 PM EDT SAT JUN 24 2017

NCZ027-250000-
Nash NC-
701 PM EDT SAT JUN 24 2017

...An area of showers and strong thunderstorms will affect portions
of Nash County Until 800 PM EDT...

At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers and
strong thunderstorms near Bunn, or 13 miles southeast of Louisburg,
moving east at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Dortches, Bailey, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring
Hope, Middlesex, Whitakers and Castalia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor
objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3618 7798 3619 7797 3618 7795 3619 7794
      3619 7792 3617 7792 3614 7789 3614 7778
      3616 7775 3613 7772 3615 7770 3611 7771
      3601 7777 3584 7784 3584 7790 3573 7821
      3577 7825 3582 7826 3620 7801 3620 7800
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 267DEG 17KT 3593 7820

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