Advisory
TORNADO WARNING
Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 423 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022 NCC023-035-045-109-161-262100- /O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-220526T2100Z/ Catawba NC-Rutherford NC-Lincoln NC-Cleveland NC-Burke NC- 423 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN CATAWBA...EAST CENTRAL RUTHERFORD...WESTERN LINCOLN... WESTERN CLEVELAND AND SOUTHEASTERN BURKE COUNTIES... At 423 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Shelby, or near Kingstown, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Belwood, Casar and Fallston around 440 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cooksville, Propst, Pleasant Grove and Vale. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred. && LAT...LON 3562 8130 3542 8144 3542 8146 3541 8145 3520 8159 3528 8179 3573 8160 TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 204DEG 24KT 3538 8161 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE....75 IN $$
Address/Location
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247
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