Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Benham, or near Traphill, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Jonesville...
Ronda...
Traphill...
Windy Gap...
and Roaring Gap.
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; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov