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WWUS82 KRAH 242203
SPSRAH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
603 PM EDT SAT JUN 24 2017

NCZ041-242300-
Wake NC-
603 PM EDT SAT JUN 24 2017

...A strong thunderstorm will affect portions of Wake County Until
700 PM EDT...

At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cary, moving east at 30 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...
Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Holly Springs,
and Morrisville.

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 3583 7826 3583 7825 3571 7847 3552 7871
      3561 7899 3577 7894 3587 7887 3587 7883
      3593 7880 3592 7876 3593 7875
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 271DEG 28KT 3575 7886

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