Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for thunderstorms near Boone moving northeast at 20 mph, with potential wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail expected.

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