...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Rowan County through 400 PM EDT...

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Rowan
County through 400 PM EDT...

At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Salisbury, or near Granite Quarry, moving east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Salisbury, Spencer, Granite Quarry, Faith, High Rock Lake and High
Rock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

If on or near High Rock Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.