Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
502 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

WVZ042-302130-
Mercer WV-
502 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MERCER COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM
EDT...

At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wenonah, or near Matoaka, moving southeast at 20 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...
Bluefield...
Princeton...
Athens...
Matoaka...
Camp Creek...
Oakvale...
and Ceres.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3742 8130 3741 8129 3742 8128 3746 8131
      3747 8128 3750 8126 3751 8121 3758 8119
      3760 8114 3759 8111 3752 8099 3741 8087
      3739 8088 3737 8088 3730 8099 3728 8110
      3724 8122 3742 8131
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 318DEG 18KT 3747 8119

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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