Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Old Dock, or 10 miles southeast of Whiteville, moving southeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Freeland, Honey Island, Ash, Nakina, Old Dock, Exum, Bughill, Crusoe
Island, and Makatoka.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov