Special Weather Statement for Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Inland Pender
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What is happening
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Wrightsville Beach, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. This storm 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southeastern North Carolina.
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Bulletin details
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Wrightsville Beach, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Rich Inlet, North Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island, South Masonboro Island, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Masonboro, Murrayville, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, Scotts Hill, Ogden, Woodside, Mayfaire, Topsail, Windemere, Bayshore, Porters Neck, and Landfall.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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