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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
600 PM EDT TUE SEP 5 2017

NCZ063>065-068-507>510-052230-
Transylvania NC-Greater Rutherford NC-Cleveland NC-Henderson NC-
Polk Mountains NC-Rutherford Mountains NC-Southern Jackson NC-
Eastern Polk NC-
600 PM EDT TUE SEP 5 2017

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
RUTHERFORD...TRANSYLVANIA...HENDERSON...POLK...EAST CENTRAL JACKSON
AND NORTHWESTERN CLEVELAND COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...

At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the leading edge of a cluster
of thunderstorms with intense lightning along a line extending from
11 miles south of Morganton to 3 miles north of Forest City to 13
miles west of Brevard, and moving east at 15 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Hendersonville, Forest City, Brevard, Rutherfordton, Columbus, Mills
River, Fletcher, Spindale, Flat Rock and Etowah.

In addition to intense lightning, wind gusts up to 50 mph and dime
size hail will be possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened
root systems. Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed
around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If outdoors, try
to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away
from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When
indoors, stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired
electronic devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug
unnecessary appliances before the storms approach.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio and
tv stations, as well as local cable tv outlets for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.