Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dulah, or 11 miles northwest of Little River, moving east at 10 mph.
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...
Bethel, Freeland, Pireway, Dulah, Ash, Nakina, Old Dock, Exum,
Bughill, Longwood, and Crusoe Island.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina...and northeastern South Carolina.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov