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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
703 PM EDT FRI AUG 18 2017
 
NCZ022-038-039-190000-
Guilford NC-Randolph NC-Davidson NC-
703 PM EDT FRI AUG 18 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN DAVIDSON...
NORTHWESTERN RANDOLPH AND SOUTHWESTERN GUILFORD COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM
EDT...

At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lexington, moving east at 15 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Heavy rain and minor flooding and deadly cloud to ground lightning
will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, High Point, Lexington, Randleman, Thomasville, Archdale,
Trinity, Jamestown, Randleman Regional Reservior Marina and Welcome.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, potted plants, lawn furniture and other light outdoor
objects.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning, especially in urban areas where prolonged heavy rain
can quickly lead to flooding.

Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3574 8029 3591 8035 3606 7986 3580 7979
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 258DEG 15KT 3585 8020 

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