Last Updated on August 16, 2024 6:41 pm
NCZ033-048>050-162315-Yancey NC-Avery NC-Madison NC-Mitchell NC-639 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MADISON…NORTHERN MITCHELL…WEST CENTRAL AVERY AND NORTHERN YANCEY COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM EDT…
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms alonga line extending from 3 miles southwest of Erwin to 11 miles north ofMarshall to 17 miles southeast of Newport. Movement was southeast at30 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects ispossible.
Locations impacted include…Marshall, Hot Springs, Bakersville, Mars Hill, Buladean, Ramseytown,Green Mountain, Swiss, Max Patch, and Faust.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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