Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 11:49am
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Woodside, or near Surf City, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Torrential
rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding.
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...
Topsail, Surf City, Rich Inlet, Hampstead, Scotts Hill, Topsail
Beach, Woodside, Edgecomb, Figure Eight Island, and Porters Neck.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC