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Special Weather Statement issued July 05 at 12:55PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN ASHE...SOUTH CENTRAL SMYTH AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES... At 1254 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mount Rogers Summit, or near Whitetop. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Whitetop... Nella... Mount Rogers Summit... Grayson Highlands State Park... Flatwood... and Shatley Springs. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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.

Counties Affected:
Ashe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Special Weather Statement issued July 05 at 1:01PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN SMYTH AND NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES... At 100 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sugar Grove. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Marion... Sugar Grove... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... Troutdale... Adwolf... Atkins... and Flatridge. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Counties Affected:
Grayson; Smyth

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Special Weather Statement issued July 05 at 12:02PM CDT by NWS Knoxville

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM EDT... At 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Whitetop. This storm was nearly stationary. Penny size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Konnarock.

Counties Affected:
Johnson

Issued by: NWS Knoxville (Eastern Tennessee)
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Special Weather Statement issued July 05 at 1:01PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN SMYTH AND NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES... At 100 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sugar Grove. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Marion... Sugar Grove... Mount Rogers National Recreation Area... Troutdale... Adwolf... Atkins... and Flatridge. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Counties Affected:
Grayson; Smyth

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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