WWUS82 KGSP 201947

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

347 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

 

NCZ505-506-202015-

McDowell Mountains NC-Eastern McDowell NC-

347 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026



...A THUNDERSTORM WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN

MCDOWELL COUNTY UNTIL 415 PM EDT...



At 347 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with

frequent lightning 5 miles north of Marion, or 4 miles west of Lake

James, moving south at 10 mph.



Locations to be impacted include...

Marion, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Nebo, Woodlawn, Pleasant

Gardens, and Glenwood.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



Lake James is in the path of this storm. Cloud to ground lightning 

and gusty winds will create dangerous boating conditions.

Move to shore immediately.



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LAT...LON 3580 8197 3572 8187 3563 8184 3561 8208

      3580 8206 3581 8199

TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 354DEG 9KT 3575 8197 



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