Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 1:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Ash, or 8 miles northwest of Shallotte, 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...
Shallotte, Makatoka, Exum, Longwood, Honey Island, and Ash.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov