Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Buck Shoals, or 12 miles south of Ronda, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Jonesville...
Ronda...
Boomer...
and Windy 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:
Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov