Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elkton, or 8 miles north of Whiteville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Whiteville, Elkton, Emerson, Brunswick, Clarkton, and Columbus
Regional Healthcare System.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov