Last Updated on July 6, 2022 4:52 pm
NCZ001-002-018-019-062130-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-449 PM EDT Wed Jul 6 2022
…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Alleghany,northwestern Wilkes, northern Watauga and Ashe Counties innorthwestern North Carolina through 530 PM EDT…
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overTrout, or over Ashland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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…Laurel Springs…Glendale Springs…Wilbar…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.