Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Elkin, 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...
Elkin...
Fairview...
Jonesville...
Dobson...
Boonville...
Ronda...
and Traphill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov