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Special Weather Statement for Avery; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains

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At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Beech Mountain, or 5 miles north of Elk Park, moving southeast at 30 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....

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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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 800 PM EDT for western North Carolina.

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At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Beech Mountain, or 5 miles north of Elk Park, moving southeast at 30 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... Newland, Blowing Rock In Caldwell County, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Beech Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils, Grandfather Mountain State Park, and B.R. Parkway-Linville Falls To Grandfather.

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    Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:17PM 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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