Special Weather Statement North Carolina | Effective 03/16/2026 02:58
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
At 558 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br />
Darby, or 9 miles southeast of Blowing Rock, moving northeast at 45<br />
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br />
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage is possible.
Locations impacted include...<br />
North Wilkesboro...<br />
Wilkesboro...<br />
Boomer...<br />