Special Weather Statement for Surry; Stokes; Carroll +2 more
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What is happening
At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charity to near Meadows Of Dan to Lambsburg. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
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Bulletin details
At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charity to near Meadows Of Dan to Lambsburg. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Martinsville... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Stuart... Ararat... Spencer... and Bassett.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:35PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Blacksburg VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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