Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 2:20PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 11:20am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 219 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wallace and Penderlea to Kelly,
Lake Waccamaw. Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Penderlea, Carvers, Atkinson, Hallsboro, Lisbon, Redbug, Lagoon,
Clarkton, Elkton, Council, Emerson, Willard, Kelly, Rowan, Columbus
Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, White Lake, and Lake
Waccamaw.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC