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NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-NC126400BA0D6C.SevereThunderstormWarning.126400BA2FCCNC.RNKSVRRNK.b2ba8127fdd9e771b2cd2325529e8649[email protected]2022-07-18T18:27:00-04:00ActualAlertPublicAlert for Ashe (North Carolina) Issued by the National Weather Service
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2022-07-18T18:27:00-04:002022-07-18T19:15:00-04:00NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:27PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS BlacksburgThe National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Northwestern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina…Southern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia…Western Grayson County in southwestern Virginia…* Until 715 PM EDT.* At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Whitetop,moving east at 30 mph.HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.* Locations impacted include…Marion…Chilhowie…Lansing…Whitetop…Mouth Of Wilson…Mount Rogers National Recreation Area…and Sugar Grove.HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATEDMAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 INWIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATEDMAX WIND GUST…60 MPHThis is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing sporadic winddamage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay awayfrom windows!Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result inponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, andminor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoidhydroplaning.When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of anysize, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed treesor large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll freeat 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also beshared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page andon Twitter.
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