Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maple Springs, or 8 miles northwest of Boomer, moving southeast at 15
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...
Maple Springs...
Darby...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
and Elkville.
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:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov