Special Weather Statement

At 341 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Troutman, or 9 miles southeast of Lumpkin. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Preston, Richland, Weston, Troutman, Kimbrough, Centerpoint, Dumas, and Leveretts.