Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Freeland, or 13 miles northwest of Shallotte, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Makatoka, Freeland, Honey Island, Old
Dock, Exum, Batarora, Freeman, Ash, Delco, Crusoe Island, Riegelwood,
Bolton, and Sandy Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: