Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:08AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:08am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 808 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Todd to 6 miles southwest of Darby to 8 miles
northeast of Belwood. Movement was northeast 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...
Boone...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Sparta...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
and Blowing Rock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov