Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:08PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 708 PM EDT, a line of showers producing strong wind gusts
extended along a line from near Jerome to Bladenboro, to Chadbourn,
to Green Sea. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Whiteville, Shallotte, Lake Waccamaw, Makatoka, Point Caswell,
Nakina, Redbug, Longwood, Council, Williams, Ash, Goretown, and
Riegelwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland Brunswick; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: