Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Andrews, or 15 miles west of Georgetown, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Andrews, Sampit, Graves, Warsaw, and Earle.
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:
Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov