Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wilkes County, NC
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NWS Blacksburg VA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina until 4:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Wilkes County, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA on August 14 at 3:38 PM EDT. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 4:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers south central Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina. Locations impacted include Boomer, Wilkesboro Reservoir, and Moravian Falls.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as deadly cloud to ground lightning. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning due to locally heavy rain.
Expected Conditions
At 3:37 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boomer moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locally heavy rain will reduce visibility and cause ponding on roadways and minor flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:38 PM EDT until 4:30 PM EDT on August 14, 2026.
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