At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marion, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Marion, Morganton, Glen Alpine, Lake James State Park, Lake James, Old Fort, Nebo, Thermal City, Pleasant Gardens, and Glenwood.