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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
552 PM EDT Tue May 20 2025
 

NCZ033-050-202230-
Avery NC-Mitchell NC-
552 PM EDT Tue May 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MITCHELL AND
CENTRAL AVERY COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Erwin, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Sugar Mountain, Buladean, Beech Mountain, Grandfather Mountain State 
Park, Minneapolis, Newland, Elk Park, Seven Devils, Banner Elk, and 
a portion of the B.R. Parkway between Linville Falls and Grandfather.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3627 8189 3623 8191 3621 8190 3619 8188
      3619 8186 3616 8183 3611 8181 3609 8176
      3607 8176 3611 8237 3614 8229 3613 8225
      3616 8222 3614 8218 3615 8215 3611 8213
      3610 8208 3613 8205 3612 8203 3629 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 271DEG 35KT 3618 8237 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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