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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
240 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

NCZ005-261915-
Rockingham NC-
240 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM EDT...

At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ellisboro, or 8 miles south of Madison, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Reidsville...
Madison...
Ellisboro...
Bethany...
Monroeton...
Intelligence...
and Haw River State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3626 8004 3633 8003 3638 8001 3631 7959
      3624 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 285DEG 21KT 3627 7998

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

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