Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 5:58AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:58am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 558 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Darby, or 9 miles southeast of Blowing Rock, moving northeast at 45
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
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage is possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Boomer...
Wilbar...
Mc Grady...
Darby...
and Mulberry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov