Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Wrightsville Beach, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Rich Inlet, North Masonboro Island,
Figure Eight Island, South Masonboro Island, Hampstead, Topsail
Beach, Masonboro, Murrayville, University Of North Carolina At
Wilmington, Scotts Hill, Ogden, Woodside, Mayfaire, Topsail,
Windemere, Bayshore, Porters Neck, and Landfall.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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