####018002101#### WFUS52 KGSP 081858 TORGSP NCC045-071-109-081945- /O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0004.240508T1858Z-240508T1945Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 258 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Lincoln County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Central Cleveland County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern Gaston County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 258 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles northwest of Shelby, or near Polkville, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Lawndale, Fallston, and Polkville around 300 PM EDT. Cherryville and Waco around 310 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Crouse. 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 3537 8170 3556 8169 3541 8120 3536 8121 3524 8139 TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 293DEG 36KT 3544 8163 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ TW