Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ocean Crest Pier, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Leland, Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach,
Kure Beach, Figure Eight Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James,
Southport, and Hightsville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 near mile marker 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern
North Carolina.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: