Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking approaching and developing
thunderstorms near Fair Bluff, moving east at 35 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...
Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Bladenboro, Fair Bluff, Boardman,
Bladen Community College, Abbottsburg, Cherry Grove, Butters, Sidney,
Elkton, Southeastern Community College, Clarendon, Williams,
Evergreen, Brunswick, Clarkton, Nichols, and Dublin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Marion; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: