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

NCZ105-107-109-082315-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Inland Pender NC-
631 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN-MOST NEW
HANOVER...SOUTHWESTERN PENDER AND NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES
THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Riegelwood, or 14 miles northwest of Leland, moving east at 25 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...
Leland, Northwest, Long Creek, Phoenix, Ashton, Wrightsboro,
Belville, Navassa, St. Helena, and Sandy Creek.

This includes the following highways...
 US Route 17 in Brunswick County near mile marker 44.

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.

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LAT...LON 3421 7797 3427 7822 3437 7815 3435 7809
      3453 7803 3452 7787
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 281DEG 20KT 3439 7819

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

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