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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
539 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

NCZ106>109-242230-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Coastal Pender NC-
Coastal New Hanover NC-
539 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL NEW HANOVER AND
NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Silver Lake, or near Wilmington, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, South Masonboro Island, North
Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island, Hightsville, Wilmington
International Airport, Myrtle Grove, Murrayville, Masonboro,
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, Ogden, Mayfaire, Silver
Lake, Windemere, Bayshore, Porters Neck, Landfall, and Kings Grant.

This includes US Route 17 in Brunswick County between mile markers 42
and 44.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3427 7775 3417 7783 3408 7787 3409 7794
      3411 7794 3410 7795 3412 7805 3424 7805
      3425 7799 3431 7783 3431 7770
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 288DEG 18KT 3418 7795

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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