Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:25PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Hamlet to 6 miles north of
Dovesville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Bennettsville, Mccoll, Clio, Wallace, Chavistown, Brownsville,
Dunbar, Society Hill, Blenheim, and Tatum.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marlboro; Darlington
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov