Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Malpass
Corner to Sandyfield. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and torrential
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northwest, Sandyfield, Point Caswell, Long Creek, Rooks, Malpass
Corner, Montague, Currie, Wards Corner, The Borough, Delco,
Riegelwood, and Atkinson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov