Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:25AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:25am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 618 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Wilkes County, North Carolina, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause poor drainage
flooding.
This area of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move across Wilkes,
Yadkin, Allegheny, Surry, eastern Grayson and Carroll counties
between now and 800 AM EDT.
Instruction:
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.
Storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin; Grayson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov