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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA

1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

NCZ019-261730-

Wilkes NC-

1242 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT 

CENTRAL WILKES COUNTY THROUGH 130 PM EDT...



At 1242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Millers Creek, or near Wilbar. This thunderstorm was nearly

stationary.



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...

Wilkesboro...

Boomer...

Wilbar...

Mc Grady...

Wilkesboro Reservoir...

and Buck.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



This storm 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 3609 8144 3629 8138 3629 8137 3630 8137

      3631 8136 3632 8133 3634 8121 3605 8112

TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 273DEG 3KT 3621 8126 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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