Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mollie to Nakina to near Longwood. Movement
was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shallotte, Iredell, Bethel, Lake Waccamaw, Makatoka, Freeland,
Nakina, Old Dock, Exum, Mollie, Bughill, Longwood, Pireway, Dulah,
Ash, and Crusoe Island.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov