Special Weather Statement for Swain; Graham; Northern Jackson +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Graham, Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Robbinsville to 5 miles east of Bryson City. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Robbinsville to 5 miles east of Bryson City. Movement was southeast at 30 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 outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Franklin, Sylva, Bryson City, Cullowhee, Webster, Dillsboro, Smoky Mountains-Deep Creek, Lake Glenville, Cherokee, and Fontana Lake.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 11:07PM 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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