Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from Jerome to Kemper. Movement was southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Fairmont, St. Pauls, Bladenboro, Fair
Bluff, Lake View, Boardman, Bladen Community College, Ammon, Butters,
Hestertown, Robeson Community College, White Oak, Smiths,
Howellsville, Duart, Tolarsville, Cherry Grove, and Barnesville.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 6
and 35.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina...and northeastern South Carolina.
Area Description:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Dillon; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov