Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chinquapin, or 7 miles northeast of Wallace, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Penderlea, White Stocking, Murray Town, Maple Hill, Willard, and
Watha.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 398.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov