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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
507 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ001-002-VAZ015-082130-
Ashe NC-Alleghany NC-Grayson VA-
507 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
ALLEGHANY...NORTHEASTERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
AND SOUTH CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA THROUGH
530 PM EDT...

At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Laurel Springs, moving northeast at 20 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...
Sparta...
Independence...
Laurel Springs...
Bridle Creek...
Whitehead...
Stratford...
and Twin Oaks.

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.

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LAT...LON 3637 8129 3637 8135 3636 8136 3644 8145
      3670 8120 3650 8098 3642 8114 3643 8117
      3640 8119 3636 8126 3636 8128
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 227DEG 18KT 3643 8133 

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

$$

JCB