Full Notification

NCZ068-508-SCZ008-111800-
Greater Rutherford NC-Cleveland NC-Cherokee SC-
117 PM EDT Sat May 11 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN RUTHERFORD...SOUTHWESTERN CLEVELAND AND NORTHERN
CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 200 PM EDT...

At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
intense lightning 9 miles northwest of Gaffney, or 4 miles northeast
of Cowpens National Battlefield, moving east at 20 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Shelby, Boiling Springs NC, Blacksburg, Patterson Springs,
Mooresboro, Earl, Cowpens National Battlefield, Grover, Lattimore and
Cliffside.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. 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 storm approaches.

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LAT...LON 3513 8182 3529 8185 3532 8146 3510 8145
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 273DEG 19KT 3518 8175