Last Updated on September 25, 2022 7:20 pm
Special Weather Statement for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Avery County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Johnson County, TN at 714 pm EDT, Sep 25th 2022
Radar valid at 718 pm EDT, Sep 25th 2022
NCZ001-018-252345-Ashe NC-Watauga NC-714 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022
…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions ofWatauga and southwestern Ashe Counties through 745 PM EDT…
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overPeoria, or near Beech Mountain, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…Boone…Blowing Rock…Beech Mountain…Foscoe…Deep Gap…Sugar Grove…and Todd.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.