Expires:202507091845;Remove:202507091845;156557
WWUS81 KRNK 091830
SPSRNK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
230 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
 

NCZ002-003-091845-
Surry NC-Alleghany NC-
230 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
EAST CENTRAL ALLEGHANY AND NORTHWESTERN SURRY COUNTIES IN
NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 245 PM EDT...

At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roaring Gap, or near Mountain Park, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Barrett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3638 8093 3638 8094 3640 8097 3642 8095
      3646 8102 3653 8093 3648 8078 3637 8093
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 218DEG 15KT 3643 8094 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

DS