Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 10:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2024 - 7:38pm
Expires:
September 14, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Long Creek, or near Burgaw,
moving west at 20 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...
Point Caswell, Currie, Long Creek, Wards Corner, The Borough, Rooks,
Montague, Malpass Corner, St. Helena, and Atkinson.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC