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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1219 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

NCZ001-002-018-019-090445-
Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-
1219 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
WESTERN ALLEGHANY...NORTHERN WILKES...EAST CENTRAL WATAUGA AND
SOUTHEASTERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH
1245 AM EDT...

At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Idlewild, or near Deep Gap, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Heavy rainfall
         may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel
         conditions.

Locations impacted include...
Sparta...
West Jefferson...
Traphill...
Glendale Springs...
Deep Gap...
Mc Grady...
and Laurel Springs.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3618 8153 3634 8158 3655 8114 3627 8098
TIME...MOT...LOC 0418Z 249DEG 26KT 3629 8146

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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