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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:56 AM Aug. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CALDWELL AND
NORTHWESTERN BURKE COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT...

At 855 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Lenoir, or 6 miles northeast of Table Rock, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Edgemont and Collettsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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