Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 12:03AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1202 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harrells, or 7 miles west of Wallace, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Penderlea, Maple Hill, Willard, Murray Town, and Watha.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 394.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov