Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dulah, or 11 miles northwest of Little River, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Oak Island, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach,
Ocean Crest Pier, Little River, Iredell, St. James, Carolina Shores,
Calabash, Civie Town, Grissettown, Bughill, Longwood, Seaside, Longs,
Russtown, Pireway, and Dulah.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: