Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boiling Spring Lakes, or near Snows Cut, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Boiling Spring
Lakes, Mill Creek, Myrtle Grove, Silver Lake, Masonboro, Sea Breeze,
and Seagate.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov