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

NCZ020-100045-
Yadkin NC-
804 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT YADKIN COUNTY THROUGH 845 PM
EDT...

At 802 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near East Bend to Lone Hickory. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Locally heavy rain and frequent lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Reduced visibility and ponding of water on roadways,
         standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of
         creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.

Locations impacted include...
Yadkinville...
East Bend...
Nebo...
Courtney...
Huntsville...
Brooks Crossroads...
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.

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 3606 8086 3610 8080 3621 8076 3623 8044
      3622 8043 3621 8045 3617 8044 3614 8044
      3612 8046 3612 8049 3611 8051 3608 8051
      3605 8050
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 308DEG 11KT 3619 8048 3608 8073

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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