Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2024 - 3:57pm
Expires:
September 23, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Lenoir, or 8 miles northwest of Gamewell, moving east
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Lenoir, Gamewell, Edgemont, Globe, Collettsville, and Patterson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC