Special Weather Statement for Stanly; Anson
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What is happening
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Sturdivants, or 15 miles southwest of Wadesboro, moving north at 5 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. Very heavy rain can be expected due to the slow movement of this storm. Prolonged heavy rain may result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks and streams. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
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Bulletin details
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Sturdivants, or 15 miles southwest of Wadesboro, moving north at 5 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... Wadesboro, Ansonville, Fairview In Union County, Polkton, Locust, Oakboro, Stanfield, Lilesville, Morven, and Peachland.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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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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