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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
819 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

NCZ049-050-190100-
Yancey NC-Mitchell NC-
819 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL
IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MITCHELL AND EASTERN YANCEY COUNTIES UNTIL 900
PM EDT...

At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning with intense lightning near Burnsville. This storm
was nearly stationary.

Locations to be impacted include...
Burnsville, Mount Mitchell State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little
Switzerland, Bandana, Micaville, Green Mountain, Celo, and Little
Switzerland.

In addition to intense lightning, very heavy rainfall rates up to 2
inches per hour will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to
get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from
open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors,
stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic
devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary
appliances before the storm approaches.

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LAT...LON 3606 8220 3585 8206 3585 8210 3582 8212
      3582 8213 3581 8215 3580 8215 3577 8227
      3593 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 240DEG 3KT 3589 8225

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