Special Weather Statement for Wilkes; Yadkin
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What is happening
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Buck Shoals, or 10 miles south of Ronda, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include......
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for north central and northwestern North Carolina.
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Bulletin details
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Buck Shoals, or 10 miles south of Ronda, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Windy Gap... Buck Shoals... Lone Hickory... and Brooks Crossroads.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:08PM 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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