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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
702 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
 
NCZ001-002-018-019-182330-
Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-
702 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of 
northwestern Alleghany, western Wilkes, Watauga and Ashe Counties in
northwestern North Carolina through 730 PM EDT...

At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Todd, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Boone...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Lansing...
and Foscoe.

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 3635 8179 3634 8175 3634 8171 3636 8172
      3641 8174 3642 8172 3646 8171 3656 8129
      3607 8142 3607 8144 3609 8146 3610 8151
      3612 8155 3612 8172 3613 8182 3616 8183
      3619 8185 3619 8188 3620 8190
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 280DEG 21KT 3633 8163 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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