Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
611 PM EDT Fri Jul 11 2025

NCZ019-112245-
Wilkes NC-
611 PM EDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WILKES COUNTY
THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wilkes County Airport, or near North Wilkesboro, moving northeast at
5 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkes County Airport...
Fairplains...
Roaring River...
Hays...
Clingman...
and Mulberry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3609 8110 3619 8117 3632 8104 3615 8091
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 236DEG 6KT 3618 8108

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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