Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Roaring Gap to Roaring River to near North
Wilkesboro. Movement was east at 10 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...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Ronda...
Traphill...
Mountain Park...
and Windy Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: