Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
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WWUS81 KRNK 172050
SPSRNK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
450 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
NCZ001-018-172115-
Ashe NC-Watauga NC-
450 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WATAUGA AND
SOUTHWESTERN ASHE COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain City, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ashland...
Todd...
Trout...
Reese...
Meat Camp...
Silverstone...
and Baldwin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3635 8183 3636 8180 3634 8177 3634 8171
3638 8173 3639 8173 3641 8174 3642 8172
3646 8171 3648 8169 3638 8150 3626 8166
3634 8184
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 295DEG 13KT 3642 8174
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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