Special Weather Statement for Columbus; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover +2 more
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At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hightsville to 6 miles west of Winnabow to Longwood. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
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. 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. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hightsville to 6 miles west of Winnabow to Longwood. Movement was east at 25 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... Wilmington, Leland, Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Snows Cut, South Masonboro Island, Johnny Mercer Pier, Ocean Crest Pier, Figure Eight Island, North Masonboro Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, and St. James. This includes Interstate 140 near mile marker 15.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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