Sat Aug 02 07:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the provided information:

**Blacksburg, VA – August 1, 2025** – The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central and northwest North Carolina, as well as south central and southwest Virginia. Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with the potential for localized heavy rainfall leading to urban, small stream, or flash flooding. Damaging wind gusts from thunderstorms are also possible. Weather spotters are encouraged to report any hail or wind damage.

Looking ahead, the probability of widespread hazardous weather from Saturday through Thursday is low.

In community news, the annual William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 16th, at Watauga High School. Registration runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The entry fee is $25 for single riders (includes a meal and t-shirt) and $40 for double riders (includes two meals and two t-shirts). All proceeds benefit a scholarship fund at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short, and Destiny Finley. Interested participants can find more information on Facebook.

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