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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
651 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ001-002-082315-
Ashe NC-Alleghany NC-
651 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
WESTERN ALLEGHANY AND EASTERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Othello, or over Glendale 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...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Laurel Springs...
Glendale Springs...
Idlewild...
Wagoner...
and Othello.

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 3635 8153 3658 8139 3657 8132 3644 8112
      3642 8115 3643 8117 3640 8119 3636 8126
      3636 8128 3637 8132 3637 8136 3631 8136
      3629 8139 3629 8141 3628 8141 3627 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 220DEG 16KT 3636 8143 

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

$$

JCB