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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
657 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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Wilkes NC-
657 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTY...

At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hays, or near North Wilkesboro, moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Traphill...
Hays...
Mulberry...
Stone Mountain State Park...
Wilkes County Airport...
Abshers...
and Doughton Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8123 3640 8119 3643 8117 3642 8113
      3643 8111 3643 8109 3642 8107 3641 8104
      3637 8103 3637 8099 3640 8096 3637 8093
      3637 8092 3618 8106
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 203DEG 24KT 3624 8112

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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