Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:57AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:57am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 956 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wilmington, 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, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, South
Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, Rich Inlet, North Masonboro Island,
Figure Eight Island, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Maple Hill,
Hightsville, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Ashton,
Wilmington International Airport, Myrtle Grove, Masonboro,
Murrayville, and Rocky Point.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: