Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wilbar to near Maple Springs to near Darby.
Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Ronda...
Traphill...
Boomer...
Mc Grady...
and Wilbar.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: