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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
826 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025
 

NCZ056-110100-
Catawba NC-
826 PM EDT Thu Jul 10 2025

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CATAWBA
COUNTY UNTIL 900 PM EDT...

At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with
frequent lightning near Hickory, moving east at 5 mph.

Locations to be impacted include...
Hickory, Newton, St. Stephens, Conover, Longview, Maiden, Claremont,
Mountain View, Lake Hickory, and Startown.

In addition to intense lightning, very heavy rainfall rates up to 2
inches per hour 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 3574 8109 3556 8121 3567 8143 3580 8133
      3580 8131
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 290DEG 6KT 3570 8128 

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