Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Greer, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
952 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

NCZ035-140215-
Alexander NC-
952 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN
ALEXANDER COUNTY UNTIL 1015 PM EDT...

At 952 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning 4 miles north of Taylorsville, moving east at 5
mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Taylorsville, Vashti, Ellendale, and Little River In Alexander
County.

In addition to intense lightning, torrential rainfall rates up to 3
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 3603 8108 3589 8112 3589 8133 3592 8134
      3599 8133 3601 8131 3601 8129 3603 8127
      3603 8124 3604 8120 3603 8118 3603 8117
      3604 8113
TIME...MOT...LOC 0152Z 275DEG 5KT 3598 8119

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