Special Weather Statement for Carter
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What you need to know
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- Carter
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What is happening
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eminence, or 18 miles northwest of Van Buren, moving east at 10 mph. These slow moving thunderstorms may produce torrential rainfall and frequent cloud to ground lightning as they move into the area by around 800 pm. They also may briefly become...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eminence, or 18 miles northwest of Van Buren, moving east at 10 mph. These slow moving thunderstorms may produce torrential rainfall and frequent cloud to ground lightning as they move into the area by around 800 pm. They also may briefly become severe with damaging winds the primary concern. Locations impacted include... Fremont.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Paducah KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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