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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
551 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

NCZ083-162215-
Anson NC-
551 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN ANSON COUNTY THROUGH
615 PM EDT...

At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Wadesboro, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wadesboro, Polkton, Lilesville, Morven, McFarlan, and White Store.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this
storm. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3484 8032 3505 8022 3494 7992 3481 7997
      3482 8032
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 205DEG 12KT 3486 8014

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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