Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Zion, or near Marion, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lake View, Floydale, Fork, Zion, Smithboro, Kemper, Nichols, and
Marietta.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Robeson; Dillon; Marion; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov