Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castle Hayne, or 10 miles north of Leland, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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, Burgaw, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, North Masonboro
Island, Figure Eight Island, Hampstead, Maple Hill, Hightsville, Long
Creek, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Ashton, Wilmington
International Airport, Masonboro, Murrayville, Rocky Point, Castle
Hayne, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, Scotts Hill, and
Ogden.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 399 and 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov