North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 22:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 1:12AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 10:12pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
Areas of dense fog have developed across the northern portions of Bladen and Pender Counties this morning. Visibilities may be reduced to a half mile or less at times. Motorists driving this morning should make sure to allow for extra driving time to reach your destination. Use only low beam headlights. This will continue to be monitored, and a Dense Fog Advisory may be needed if conditions worsen. Visibilities should improve around or just after daybreak.
Instruction: 
If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.
Area Description: 
Bladen; Inland Pender
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov