Special Weather Statement 05/03/2025 20:34 for North Carolina, South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 11:34PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2025 - 8:34pm
Expires: 
May 3, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Indian Land, or near Fort Mill, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Indian Trail, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, South Charlotte, Matthews, Stallings, The Arboretum, Pineville, Carowinds, and Southwest Charlotte.
Instruction: 
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. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
Area Description: 
Mecklenburg; Union; York
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC