Erastus Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 1159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Laurinburg, Red Springs, and Bowmore, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Laurinburg, Raeford, Aberdeen, Maxton, Hoffman, Antioch, Pinebluff, Wagram, and Gibson.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 1154 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of Taylorsville, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Taylorsville, Bethlehem, Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, St. Stephens, Hiddenite, Northlakes, Little River In Alexander County, Vashti, and Millersville.

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 11:46AM EDT until May 4 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following county, Stanly. * WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1143 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Albemarle, Plyler, Locust, Oakboro, Stanfield, Richfield, New London and Finger. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 11:18AM EDT until May 4 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Gaston and Lincoln. * WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1114 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Emergency Management in Gaston County has reported ponding along Interstate 85. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Expect rises along headwaters of the South Fork of the Lower Catawba as well as Dutchman's Creek. Smaller creeks and branches will likely see rapid rises. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gastonia, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Northwest Charlotte, Cornelius, Kings Mountain, Mt Holly, Belmont, Cherryville, Bessemer City, South Gastonia, Dallas, Stanley, Cramerton, Lowell, Ranlo, Westport, High Shoals, Mcadenville and Iron Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 9:37AM EDT until May 4 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the following counties, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Union NC. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 929 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Expect rises on the headwaters of the following waterways: Twelvemile Creek in western Union County, McAlpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, Rocky River in Cabarrus County. Small branches and streams will likely be most impacted. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Concord, Monroe, South Charlotte, East Charlotte, Northeast Charlotte, West Concord, Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings, Unionville, Harrisburg, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, Lake Park, Mineral Springs, Hemby Bridge, Marvin and Mt Pleasant. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood