Last Updated on August 10, 2022 6:29 pm

NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-NC12640635BF84.SpecialWeatherStatement.12640635DD98NC.RNKSPSRNK.be5d92d886aa36c9b2a8d8d52d7435cf[email protected]2022-08-10T17:53:00-04:00ActualAlertPublicAlert for Alleghany; Ashe (North Carolina) Issued by the National Weather Service

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2022-08-10T18:09:00-04:002022-08-10T18:30:00-04:00NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg…A strong thunderstorm will impact portions ofnorthwestern Alleghany and northern Ashe Counties in northwesternNorth Carolina, Smyth, Tazewell, western Bland, Wythe, southwesternCarroll, Grayson Counties in southwestern Virginia and southwesternMercer Counties in southeastern West Virginia and the City of Galaxthrough 630 PM EDT…At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearAdwolf, or near Marion, moving northeast at 25 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…Wytheville…Galax…Bland…Marion…Richlands…Bluefield…and Tazewell.MAX HAIL SIZE…0.25 INMAX WIND GUST…40 MPHIf 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.

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