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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
440 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
 

NCZ001-002-042130-
Ashe NC-Alleghany NC-
440 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...HEAVY RAIN WILL IMPACT WESTERN ALLEGHANY AND CENTRAL ASHE 
COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH 530 PM EDT...

At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms 
over Baldwin, or near West Jefferson, moving northeast at 15 mph. 
These storms may track over the same area, creating localize 
flooding.

HAZARD...Up to an inch of rain. Wind may gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Localized flooding in low lying areas and ponding of water 
         on roadways. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and 
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Sparta...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Laurel Springs...
Glendale Springs...
Fleetwood...
and Baldwin.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3657 8132 3656 8102 3637 8130 3637 8136
      3632 8136 3629 8140 3629 8141 3628 8141
      3626 8144 3626 8146 3624 8148 3627 8154
      3636 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 233DEG 12KT 3634 8149 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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