Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:09am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 508 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hoffman to near Maxton. Movement was northeast
at 20 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...
Red Springs, Maxton, Wakulla, Rex, Shannon, Parkton, Rennert, and
Lumber Bridge.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 33
and 38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Robeson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov