Special Weather Statement by NWS

• Effective: 2024-06-04 15:03:00 EDT
• Expires: 2024-06-04 16:00:00 EDT
• Urgency: Expected
• Severity: Moderate
• Certainty: Observed
• Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
• Target Area: Stanly; Montgomery

A potent thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 3:03 PM EDT near Albemarle, advancing northeastward at a speed of 15 mph. The storm is capable of producing wind gusts reaching 40 mph and is accompanied by intense rainfall. The radar has indicated the potential for these conditions. The gusty winds pose a risk of toppling tree branches and scattering unsecured items. Areas that may be affected by the storm include Albemarle, Badin Lake, Plyler, Fairview in Union County, Locust, Norwood, Badin, Oakboro, Stanfield, and Richfield.

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