Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 9:32AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 932 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ennice to State Road to Courtney. Movement
was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Elkin...
Fairview...
Flat Rock...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
and Dobson.
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.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov