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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
650 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

NCZ105-182330-
Inland Pender NC-
650 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN PENDER COUNTY THROUGH
730 PM EDT...

At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chinquapin, or 7 miles northeast of Wallace, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Penderlea, White Stocking, Murray Town, Maple Hill, Willard, and
Watha.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 398.

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 3457 7812 3473 7804 3473 7802 3471 7798
      3472 7794 3472 7768 3458 7762
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 356DEG 16KT 3479 7787

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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