Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whiteville, moving west at 10 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...
Whiteville, Chadbourn, Hallsboro, Redbug, Elkton, Council, Emerson,
Southeastern Community College, Brunswick, Clarkton, and Columbus
Regional Healthcare System.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov