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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
535 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

NCZ096-099-082200-
Columbus NC-Bladen NC-
535 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BLADEN AND
NORTHEASTERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...

At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Council, or 12 miles northeast of Whiteville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Rowan, Sandyfield, Carvers, Lisbon, Elkton, Emerson, Council, Kelly,
Clarkton, and East Arcadia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern North Carolina.

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LAT...LON 3457 7828 3440 7825 3433 7824 3439 7865
      3450 7866
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 267DEG 12KT 3443 7851

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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