Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
257 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

NCZ087-096-099-191945-
Robeson NC-Columbus NC-Bladen NC-
257 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN BLADEN...SOUTHEASTERN
ROBESON AND NORTHWESTERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM EDT...

At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hestertown, or near Lumberton, moving northeast 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...
Lumberton, Whiteville, Fairmont, Chadbourn, Bladenboro, Boardman,
Bladen Community College, Butters, Hestertown, Southeastern Community
College, Robeson Community College, Smiths, Howellsville,
Abbottsburg, Barnesville, Barker Ten Mile, Evergreen, White Oak,
Brunswick, and Clarkton.

This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 10
and 22.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3433 7902 3459 7917 3483 7872 3425 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 242DEG 27KT 3454 7901

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

RJB
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