Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 5:22PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 2:22pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Siloam, or near Fairview, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pilot Mountain...
Walnut Cove...
East Bend...
Danbury...
Sandy Ridge...
King...
and Pine Hall.
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:
Surry; Stokes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA