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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
936 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

NCZ019-070200-
Wilkes NC-
936 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTY THROUGH 1000 PM EDT...

At 936 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Boomer, moving east at 30 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Ronda...
Boomer...
Windy Gap...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
and Buck.

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 3600 8133 3615 8138 3629 8089 3609 8088
      3606 8088 3606 8098 3603 8107 3604 8114
      3603 8117 3604 8120 3603 8127 3600 8132
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 256DEG 26KT 3608 8127

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

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