Last Updated on March 3, 2023 5:40 pm
NCZ001-002-018-019-032300-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-534 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023
…Clusters of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producingstrong gusty winds, will impact portions of southwestern Alleghany,Wilkes, Watauga and Ashe Counties in northwestern North Carolinathrough 600 PM EST…
At 529 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking clusters of showers andthunderstorms from Todd to near Deep Gap. Additional showers, and afew stronger thunderstorms extended southwest from Sugar Mountain.Movement of the showers and storms was east-northeast, in excessof 60 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…Boone…North Wilkesboro…Wilkesboro…Jefferson…West Jefferson…Blowing Rock…and Beech Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.