8/15/2023 1:11:00 AM until 8/15/2023 1:30:00 AM

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN WATAUGA COUNTY... At 111 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sugar Grove, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Boone... Sugar Grove... Rominger... Valle Crucis... Lovill... Reese... and Meat Camp. This includes The following Location Appalachian State University. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN