Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 1:11PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Batarora, or 11 miles west of Leland, moving east
at 10 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...
Leland, Northwest, Batarora, Freeman, Phoenix, Delco, Riegelwood,
Belville, Navassa, and Sandy Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov