Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:02PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leland, moving northeast at 40 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, Leland, Burgaw, Northwest, Bishop, Maple Hill,
Hightsville, Long Creek, Cape Fear Community College North Campus,
Ashton, Wilmington International Airport, Rocky Point, Castle Hayne,
The Borough, Phoenix, White Stocking, Murray Town, Wrightsboro,
Malpass Corner, and Montague.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Inland New Hanover; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: