Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maple Springs, or 8 miles southeast of Deep Gap, moving southeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Boomer...
Darby...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
Buck...
and Millers Creek.
Instruction:
If on or near West Kerr Scott Reservoir, get out of the water and
move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out
to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov