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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
543 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
 

NCZ019-132215-
Wilkes NC-
543 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTY 
THROUGH 615 PM EDT...

At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Wilkesboro, moving southeast at 20 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...
Wilkesboro...
Windy Gap...
Hays...
Mulberry...
Cricket...
and Buck.

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.

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LAT...LON 3603 8118 3604 8120 3617 8133 3632 8116
      3611 8088 3606 8088 3606 8098 3604 8105
      3603 8106 3603 8110 3604 8111 3604 8114
      3603 8117
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 313DEG 19KT 3615 8116 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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