Special Weather Statement for Alexander; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell
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- Alexander, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell
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What is happening
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Boomer, or near Elkville, moving southeast at 30 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for western and the Piedmont of North Carolina.
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Bulletin details
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Boomer, or near Elkville, moving southeast at 30 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 outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Kings Creek, Vashti, Millersville, Ellendale, and Little River In Alexander County.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:13PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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