Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1200 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024
NCZ105-210445-
Inland Pender NC-
1200 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN PENDER COUNTY THROUGH
1245 AM EDT...
At 1200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harrells, or 8 miles west of Wallace, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Burgaw, Penderlea, Murray Town, Willard, Watha, and Pender Memorial
Hospital.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 399.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3469 7772 3451 7796 3469 7814 3471 7811
3472 7811 3473 7803 3473 7802 3471 7798
3472 7796 3472 7778
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 313DEG 18KT 3477 7814
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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