Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
255 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024
NCZ105-210715-
Inland Pender NC-
255 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PENDER COUNTY
THROUGH 315 AM EDT...
At 252 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maple Hill, or 12 miles east of Wallace, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
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...
Maple Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 3467 7789 3472 7787 3472 7768 3470 7767
3459 7762
TIME...MOT...LOC 0652Z 285DEG 24KT 3469 7779
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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