Strong Thunderstorms in Western NC
THIS MESSAGE EXPIRES AT 4:30 PM EDT ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, 2007
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC
346 PM EDT WED JUL 18 2007
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN HAYWOOD...SOUTHERN
MADISON...AND NORTHERN BUNCOMBE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
AT 341 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 3 MILES NORTH
OF MARSHALL TO 6 MILES SOUTH OF WATERVILLE...MOVING SOUTHEAST
AT 25 MPH.
THESE STORMS WILL BE NEAR...
MARS HILL BY 355 PM EDT.
LAKE JUNALUSKA BY 405 PM EDT.
BARNARDSVILLE BY 410 PM EDT.
WEAVERVILLE BY 415 PM EDT.
WOODFIN BY 420 PM EDT.
WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTING...
AND HEAVY RAINFALL ARE EXPECTED WITH THESE STORMS.
7/18/07-3:57 PM
2 comments:
What kind of impact is the squall line that develops further to the north expected to have on the area, especially southwest Virginia? (Lee County resident here)
I am working on an in-depth post regarding tonight's weather. The short answer is that the storms may still pack a punch by the time they reach Southwest Virginia. (Notice that there is a Severe T'stm Watch out for Buchanan and Dickenson Counties) As far as whether they will be at severe limits, I can't say. How strong the line is later this evening will be key as to how strong our thunderstorms are.
Right now, I'd say watch out for gusty winds and some small to moderate-sized hail, as well as plenty of lightning and heavy rainfall.
Thanks for viewing the site! The post regarding tonight's weather will be up shortly.
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