Last Updated on August 13, 2021 12:19 pm
NCZ001-018-019-131645-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-1216 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021
…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions ofnorthwestern Wilkes, Watauga and southeastern Ashe Counties through1245 PM EDT…
At 1216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overFoscoe, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 30 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…West Jefferson…Blowing Rock…Beech Mountain…Foscoe…Glendale Springs…and Deep Gap.
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.
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.
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.