At 1:22 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS Blacksburg VA issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 2:15 p.m. The warning is for Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.

An approaching cold front will bring a threat for scattered heavy thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. The strongest storms may cause wind damage. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning will also be possible.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for a few counties in western North Carolina on Thursday. The warning covered Alexander and Caldwell counties until 2:30 p.m., and Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 2:15 p.