People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
At 700 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mineral Bluff, or near
Blue Ridge. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, dime sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Ridge, Morganton, Higdon, Mineral Bluff, and Epworth.