Special Weather Statement 09/26/2024 06:12 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2024 - 6:12am
Expires: 
September 26, 2024 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 911 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 7 miles southeast of Newton, or 4 miles east of Maiden, moving north at 15 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... Newton, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Catawba, St. Stephens, Bandys, and Sherrills Ford.
Instruction: 
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. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Area Description: 
Catawba
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC