North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 12:59
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castle Hayne, or 10 miles north of Leland, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Wilmington, Burgaw, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, North Masonboro