Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:13PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elkville, or 8 miles west of Boomer, moving southeast at 25 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...
Boomer...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
and Elkville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov