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WWUS82 KRAH 041049
SPSRAH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
649 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

NCZ038-039-073-074-083-084-041145-
Stanly NC-Anson NC-Richmond NC-Randolph NC-Davidson NC-Montgomery NC-
649 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN DAVIDSON...NORTHERN
ANSON...MONTGOMERY...NORTHWESTERN RICHMOND...WESTERN RANDOLPH AND
STANLY COUNTIES THROUGH 745 AM EDT...

At 649 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of High Rock Lake to near Plyler
to 7 miles east of Midland. Movement was north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, Lexington, Albemarle, Troy, Badin Lake, Ansonville,
Linwood, Plyler, Midland, and Polkton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of these
storms. Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on
roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of
creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra
caution to avoid hydroplaning.

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

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LAT...LON 3550 8030 3551 8019 3552 8018 3558 8021
      3568 8033 3572 8033 3572 8042 3574 8046
      3583 7983 3526 7982 3501 8005 3501 8030
      3519 8028 3516 8044 3519 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1049Z 187DEG 22KT 3566 8017 3543 8029 3523 8038

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

$$

Kren