Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 192034
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
434 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
NCZ001-018-192100-
Ashe NC-Watauga NC-
434 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN WATAUGA AND
southern ASHE COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mountain City, moving southeast at 25 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...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Deep Gap...
Todd...
Ashland...
Trout...
and Fleetwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 3643 8172 3646 8171 3647 8170 3652 8170
3646 8138 3622 8152 3634 8171 3635 8171
3636 8172 3638 8173 3639 8173 3640 8174
3641 8174
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 294DEG 21KT 3646 8177
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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