Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
736 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

NCZ020-100000-
Yadkin NC-
736 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
CENTRAL YADKIN COUNTY THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nebo, or near Yadkinville, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

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...
Yadkinville...
East Bend...
Nebo...
and Shacktown.

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 3618 8074 3627 8059 3628 8058 3628 8057
      3621 8046 3608 8065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 292DEG 8KT 3618 8067

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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