Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wilkes and Yadkin Counties, NC
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NOAA issued it on June 11, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Blacksburg VA issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Wilkes County and southwestern Yadkin County until 4:15 PM EDT on May 27, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern North Carolina
- Issued
- June 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern North Carolina.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA. The alert is effective from May 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT until May 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Wilkes County and southwestern Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina. Impacted locations include Windy Gap, Buck Shoals, and Brooks Crossroads.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for damaging winds. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Slow down and use extra caution while driving to avoid hydroplaning due to locally heavy rain.
Expected Conditions
At 3:45 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Windy Gap, or 9 miles southeast of Wilkesboro, moving east at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locally heavy rain may reduce visibility and cause ponding on roadways and minor flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:45 PM EDT to 4:15 PM EDT on May 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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