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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
616 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

NCZ003-004-VAZ016-017-032-052245-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-Floyd VA-Carroll VA-
616 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
EASTERN SURRY...STOKES...SOUTHWESTERN FLOYD...EASTERN CARROLL AND
PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dugspur to near Enon. Movement was east at
40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy
         rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Hillsville...
Pilot Mountain...
Walnut Cove...
Stuart...
and Danbury.

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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3626 8047 3626 8053 3682 8078 3691 8026
      3688 8023 3687 8023 3687 8022 3674 8009
      3672 8009 3666 8006 3661 8005 3654 8005
      3654 8003 3626 8004 3626 8045 3624 8045
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 263DEG 33KT 3679 8067 3619 8044

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

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