Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
405 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

NCZ505>508-252030-
McDowell Mountains NC-Greater Rutherford NC-Rutherford Mountains NC-
Eastern McDowell NC-
405 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MCDOWELL AND
NORTHWESTERN RUTHERFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...

At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Rutherfordton, or 5 miles southeast of Lake Lure,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Marion, Shingle Hollow, Sugar Hill, Thermal City, Glenwood, Fero,
Dysartsville, Union Mills, and Pleasant Gardens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3560 8183 3558 8183 3541 8206 3546 8217
      3571 8206
TIME...MOT...LOC 2004Z 213DEG 17KT 3539 8213

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

JRK