Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Harrells to near Bethel.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Whiteville, Mullins, Burgaw, Iredell, Rowan, Carolina Shores, Tabor
City, Loris, Chadbourn, Bethel, Lake Waccamaw, Fair Bluff, Northwest,
Sandyfield, Penderlea, Makatoka, Point Caswell, Hallsboro, Maple
Hill, and Long Creek.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 389 and 406.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland Brunswick; Marion; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov