Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:58PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Windemere, or near Wrightsville Beach, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, South
Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, North Masonboro Island, Figure Eight
Island, Hightsville, Wilmington International Airport, Myrtle Grove,
Masonboro, Murrayville, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington,
Scotts Hill, Ogden, Mayfaire, Silver Lake, Sea Breeze, and Windemere.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov