Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern North Carolina Through 2:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern North Carolina. The alert was issued at 1:33 PM EDT following radar-indicated severe weather moving through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• New Hanover County
• Eastern Pender County
• Northeastern Brunswick County

Impacted locations include Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, North Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Bishop, Maple Hill, Hightsville, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Ashton, Wilmington International Airport, Masonboro, Murrayville, Rocky Point, Castle Hayne, and the University Of North Carolina At Wilmington.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately and stay away from windows. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning; do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Please report hail or wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1-800-697-3901.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: 60 mph wind gusts and possible hail up to .75 inches.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impact: Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
• Storm Movement: At 1:33 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of Willard to Rocky Point to 6 miles north of Brunswick County Community College Main Campus, moving east at 50 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 1:33 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 2:30 PM EDT on March 12.