Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 4:20PM EDT until July 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 419 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Clingman, or
over Ronda, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Elkin...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
Dobson...
Boonville...
and Ronda.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Surry, NC; Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: