Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Woodside, or near Surf City, moving east at 20 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...
Surf City, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Topsail, Woodside, and Edgecomb.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Coastal Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov