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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
813 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NCZ003-019-020-090045-
Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-
813 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 
SOUTHWESTERN SURRY...WILKES AND WESTERN YADKIN COUNTIES THROUGH 845
PM EDT...

At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Windy Gap, or near North Wilkesboro, 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Jonesville...
Boonville...
Ronda...
and Traphill.

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 8114 3603 8117 3604 8120 3603 8125
      3605 8133 3622 8136 3642 8108 3640 8104
      3638 8103 3638 8098 3622 8060 3605 8079
      3606 8098 3603 8107
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 222DEG 18KT 3611 8106 

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

$$

JCB