Last Updated on June 8, 2022 4:22 pm
Special Weather StatementNational Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA418 PM EDT Wed Jun 8 2022
NCZ001-018-082045-Ashe NC-Watauga NC-418 PM EDT Wed Jun 8 2022
…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions ofnorthern Watauga and Ashe Counties through 445 PM EDT…
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearTodd, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects ispossible.
Locations impacted include…Jefferson…West Jefferson…Lansing…Glendale Springs…Todd…Laurel Springs…and Ashland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safeshelter inside a building or vehicle.
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