Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bladenboro, or 13 miles southeast of Lumberton. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Bladenboro, Butters, Abbottsburg, and Clarkton.
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:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov