Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hyman, or 13 miles southeast of Florence, moving southeast at 25 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...
Pamplico, Gresham, Hyman, Effingham, Hannah, Claussen, Friendfield,
New Hope, Evergreen, Kingsburg, and Coward.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Florence; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov