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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
640 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NCZ001-018-019-162330-
Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-
640 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHWESTERN WILKES...EAST CENTRAL WATAUGA AND SOUTHEASTERN ASHE
COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Todd, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Very heavy
         rainfall may result in minor flooding. Frequent cloud-to-
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Glendale Springs...
Deep Gap...
Todd...
Wilbar...
Sands...
Rutherwood...
and Cascade Falls.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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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LAT...LON 3624 8167 3631 8167 3638 8132 3617 8132
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 270DEG 13KT 3627 8157

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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