Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Arlington, or near Boonville, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
Dobson...
and Pilot Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov