WWUS81 KRNK 081933
SPSRNK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
333 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ003-004-VAZ016-032-082015-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-Carroll VA-
333 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHWESTERN STOKES...SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL AND
SOUTHERN PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...

At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ararat, moving east 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...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Stuart...
Ararat...
Cana...
Francisco...
and Critz.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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 3654 8086 3672 8047 3671 8046 3673 8046
      3672 8011 3644 8019
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 280DEG 11KT 3660 8054 

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

$$

JCB