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WWUS82 KRAH 242205
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
605 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

NCZ078-242230-
Wayne NC-
605 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goldsboro, moving southeast at 20 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...
Goldsboro, Walnut Creek, and Elroy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3534 7782 3525 7783 3535 7799 3544 7797
      3552 7792 3547 7783 3543 7783 3540 7780
      3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 311DEG 17KT 3541 7791

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

$$

Kren