Special Weather Statement for Gaston; Mecklenburg; York
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What you need to know
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- Gaston, Mecklenburg, York
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What is happening
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Uptown Charlotte, or near Steele Creek, moving north at 20 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...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Uptown Charlotte, or near Steele Creek, moving north at 20 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... Uptown Charlotte, Central Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, Northwest Charlotte, Mt Holly, Belmont, Cramerton, Freedom Park, The Plaza, and Charlotte Douglas Airport.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 2:41PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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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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