Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 12:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harrells, or 7 miles west of Wallace, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Penderlea, Willard, Maple Hill, and Watha.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 394.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov