Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
001 WWUS82 KRAH 242124 SPSRAH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Raleigh NC 524 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 NCZ038-039-242230- Randolph NC-Davidson NC- 524 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN DAVIDSON AND WESTERN RANDOLPH COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT... At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over High Rock Lake, or 11 miles east of Salisbury, moving northeast at 25 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... High Point, Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Denton, Gordontown, High Rock Lake, Newsom, Ulah, High Rock Boat Dock Marina, and Nc Wildlife Access Boat Launch. 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. && LAT...LON 3570 8032 3591 7992 3564 7972 3552 8019 3555 8020 3555 8021 3558 8021 3563 8026 3564 8029 3565 8030 3567 8031 3568 8033 3569 8034 TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 242DEG 22KT 3562 8029 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ JD