Special Weather Statement for Avery; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Avery, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, McDowell Mountains
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 622 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Marion, or near Lake James, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include......
What the bulletin says to do
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. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 622 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Marion, or near Lake James, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lenoir, Morganton, Glen Alpine, Lake James State Park, Table Rock, Lake James, Gamewell, Grandfather Mountain State Park, and Nebo.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 6:23AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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