Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rowan, or 17 miles southeast of Elizabethtown. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Rowan, Carvers, Lagoon, Kelly, and Atkinson.
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:
Bladen; Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov