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