Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 1:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rooks, or 12 miles west of Burgaw, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Burgaw, Penderlea, Point Caswell, Wards Corner, Rooks, Malpass
Corner, and Atkinson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov