Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 10:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2024 - 7:03pm
Expires:
September 14, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 1003 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Edgecomb, or near Surf City,
moving west at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
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...
Surf City, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Topsail, Woodside, and Edgecomb.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Coastal Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC