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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
638 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NCZ019-212300-
Wilkes NC-
638 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTY THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Windy Gap, or 9 miles southeast of Wilkesboro, moving southeast at 20
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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Wilkes County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3609 8111 3612 8105 3606 8095 3604 8105
      3603 8106 3603 8109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 330DEG 16KT 3606 8104

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

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