Special Weather Statement for Forsyth
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What you need to know
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- Forsyth
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Siloam to near Nebo to near Clingman. Movement was southeast at 15 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...
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 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Siloam to near Nebo to near Clingman. Movement was southeast at 15 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 vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Bermuda Run, Huntsville, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Pfafftown, Belews Creek, and Stanleyville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 182 and 197. Interstate 74 near Mile Marker 56.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Raleigh NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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