Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Robeson Community College, or near Lumberton, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Pembroke, Fairmont, Bladenboro, Boardman, Smiths,
Howellsville, Abbottsburg, Butters, Hestertown, Robeson Community
College, Barker Ten Mile, Purvis, Evergreen, Elrod, Proctorville,
Mcdonald, Orrum, Raynham, and Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 6
and 26.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina.
Area Description:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: