Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 3:58PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 12:58pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Woodlawn to near Summit.
Movement was east at 30 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...
Galax...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Flat Rock...
and Hillsville.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA