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Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN ALLEGHANY...NORTHEASTERN ASHE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA... At 258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mouth Of Wilson, moving northeast at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Independence... Mouth Of Wilson... Volney... Rugby... Bridle Creek... Stratford... and Grassy Creek. 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:
Grayson

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Flash Flood Watch issued August 13 at 2:09PM EDT until August 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina...Virginia and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes. In Virginia, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe. In southeast West Virginia, Mercer. * Until Midnight EDT tonight * Numerous slow moving showers and thunderstorms may produce flash flooding. * Flash flooding can be expected in areas of quick heavy rainfall and areas of persistent moderate or heavier rainfall. Storms could produce 1 to 3 inches of rain in a short period of time.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Amherst; Appomattox; Bath; Bedford; Bland; Botetourt; Buckingham; Campbell; Carroll; Charlotte; Craig; Floyd; Franklin; Giles; Grayson; Montgomery; Patrick; Pulaski; Roanoke; Rockbridge; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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