WWUS81 KRNK 090448 SPSRNK Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 1248 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 NCZ002-003-019-020-090530- Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Alleghany NC- 1248 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN ALLEGHANY...SURRY...WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 130 AM EDT... At 1247 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abshers to near Moravian Falls. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Heavy rain will reduce visibility and cause hazardous travel conditions. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Fairview... Yadkinville... Jonesville... and Dobson. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3607 8141 3610 8148 3637 8130 3637 8125 3641 8127 3648 8122 3647 8044 3614 8044 3611 8051 3605 8050 3606 8098 3603 8107 3603 8127 3600 8132 TIME...MOT...LOC 0447Z 287DEG 40KT 3633 8113 3606 8118 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ VFJ