Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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483 WWUS81 KRNK 051811 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 211 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 NCZ002-003-019-051845- Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Alleghany NC- 211 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN ALLEGHANY...NORTHWESTERN SURRY AND NORTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 245 PM EDT... At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Abshers, or near Traphill, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Traphill... Mountain Park... Roaring Gap... Stone Mountain State Park... Abshers... Cumberland Knob... and Glade Valley. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southwestern Virginia. && LAT...LON 3638 8121 3656 8095 3656 8091 3647 8083 3634 8081 3628 8115 TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 241DEG 15KT 3637 8110 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ AB