Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 271027
SPSRNK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
627 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
NCZ001-002-018-019-271130-
Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-
627 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
WESTERN ALLEGHANY...NORTHWESTERN WILKES...NORTHEASTERN WATAUGA AND
ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 730 AM EDT...
At 627 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Trout to near Baldwin to near Rutherwood.
Movement was 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...
Boone...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Lansing...
Glendale Springs...
Deep Gap...
and Mc Grady.
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.
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LAT...LON 3656 8129 3630 8117 3612 8126 3622 8166
3634 8164 3649 8168
TIME...MOT...LOC 1027Z 273DEG 26KT 3642 8160 3634 8157 3626 8159
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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