Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
229 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

NCZ002-003-251915-
Surry NC-Alleghany NC-
229 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL ALLEGHANY AND
CENTRAL SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 315 PM
EDT...

At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain Park, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mount Airy...
Fairview...
Dobson...
Mountain Park...
Bottom...
White Plains...
and Low Gap.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3646 8105 3656 8092 3647 8051 3626 8075
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 303DEG 11KT 3643 8088

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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