Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 12:23 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Penderlea, or 9 miles northwest of Burgaw, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Penderlea, Murray Town, Malpass Corner, Wards Corner, Willard, and Watha. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 397.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Inland Pender
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC