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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
713 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ019-082345-
Wilkes NC-
713 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
CENTRAL WILKES COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moravian Falls, or near Wilkesboro, moving northeast 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Boomer...
Mulberry...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
Buck...
and Millers Creek.

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 3604 8117 3611 8136 3633 8122 3617 8095
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 228DEG 7KT 3611 8121 

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

$$

JCB