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Special Weather Statement for Watauga – Tuesday July 30, 2024

Last Updated on July 30, 2024 6:04 pm

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Watauga-
601 PM EDT Tue Jul 30 2024

…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WATAUGA COUNTY…

At 600 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Beech Mountain,
moving east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include…
Boone…
Beech Mountain…
Foscoe…
Sugar Grove…
Seven Devils…
Meat Camp…
and Silverstone.

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.

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