Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1229 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

NCZ050-081715-
Mitchell NC-
1229 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN MITCHELL COUNTY THROUGH
115 PM EDT...

At 1229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Erwin, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Buladean and Poplar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for
western North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3614 8218 3615 8215 3611 8213 3611 8208
      3606 8206 3607 8234 3608 8235 3607 8238
      3608 8239 3607 8241 3608 8241 3612 8236
      3612 8233 3614 8229 3613 8227 3613 8225
      3616 8222 3616 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 1629Z 269DEG 24KT 3619 8236

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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