Special Weather Statement for Union
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What is happening
At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Wadesboro to near Monroe. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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.
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Bulletin details
At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Wadesboro to near Monroe. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Monroe, Unionville, Wingate, Marshville, Wesley Chapel, Indian Trail, and New Salem.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:43PM 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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