Special Weather Statement for Cleveland; Greater Rutherford; Cherokee
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Cleveland, Greater Rutherford, Cherokee
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Forest City to 7 miles southwest of Shelby to 4 miles north of Gaffney. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Forest City to 7 miles southwest of Shelby to 4 miles north of Gaffney. Movement was northeast at 25 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... Shelby, Boiling Springs NC, Lawndale, Patterson Springs, Polkville, Ellenboro, Lattimore, Mooresboro, Earl, and Kingstown.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 2 at 5:26PM 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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