North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 14:40
At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Wilkesboro, 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Ronda...
Windy Gap...
Cricket...
Wilkes County Airport...
and Clingman.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.