Special Weather Statement for Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bladen, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Inland Pender
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Malpass Corner to Sandyfield. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and torrential rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Malpass Corner to Sandyfield. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and torrential rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Northwest, Sandyfield, Point Caswell, Long Creek, Rooks, Malpass Corner, Montague, Currie, Wards Corner, The Borough, Delco, Riegelwood, and Atkinson.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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