Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 11:55AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1155 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Honey Island, or 13 miles north of Shallotte, moving east at 40 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...
Leland, Northwest, Bishop, Makatoka, Honey Island, Exum, Batarora,
Mill Creek, Town Creek, Phoenix, Delco, Winnabow, Belville, Navassa,
Sandy Creek, and Bolivia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: