Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Freeman to near Lake Waccamaw to near Old
Dock to Nakina. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Torrential rainfall is also
occurring with these storms and may lead to localized
flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bethel, Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Freeman, Nakina, Old Dock, Delco,
Crusoe Island, Riegelwood, and Bolton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov