Special Weather Statement for Swain; Northern Jackson; Macon +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Macon, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain
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What is happening
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Franklin, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Franklin, Cashiers,...
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. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for western North Carolina.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Franklin, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Franklin, Cashiers, Lake Glenville, Highlands, Cullowhee, Ellijay, Savannah, Tuckasegee, Whiteside Mountain, and Cowee.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:26PM 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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