Special Weather Statement for Graham
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What is happening
At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Andrews, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Andrews, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Robbinsville and Lake Santeetlah.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 11:47PM 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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