Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
200 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

NCZ001-VAZ015-161830-
Ashe NC-Grayson VA-
200 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN ASHE AND SOUTHWESTERN
GRAYSON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flatwood, or near Whitetop, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Jefferson...
Lansing...
Whitetop...
Ashland...
Nella...
Rugby...
and Flatwood.

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 3656 8169 3657 8169 3657 8168 3659 8168
      3661 8165 3662 8162 3664 8160 3666 8156
      3666 8155 3667 8154 3670 8147 3643 8134
      3640 8168 3653 8171
TIME...MOT...LOC 1759Z 250DEG 12KT 3652 8162

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

$$

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