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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1134 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

NCZ001-018-090415-
Ashe NC-Watauga NC-
1134 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
WATAUGA AND WESTERN ASHE COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM EDT...

At 1134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peoria, or 8 miles northwest of Beech Mountain, moving east at 35
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...
Boone...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Lansing...
and Foscoe.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3630 8191 3636 8180 3634 8177 3634 8171
      3641 8174 3647 8170 3651 8170 3654 8149
      3626 8146 3624 8148 3620 8146 3614 8150
      3612 8155 3611 8181 3616 8183 3619 8186
      3619 8188 3621 8191 3626 8189 3629 8192
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 267DEG 31KT 3631 8198

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

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