111 WWUS82 KGSP 022024 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 424 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 NCZ056-022100- Catawba NC- 424 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL CATAWBA COUNTY UNTIL 500 PM EDT... At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Newton, or near Claremont, moving northeast at 20 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Newton, Claremont, Catawba, Conover and Bandys. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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. && LAT...LON 3571 8106 3571 8101 3565 8098 3562 8119 3570 8123 3575 8108 TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 244DEG 19KT 3567 8114 $$ LANE