Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:24PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Honey Island, or 14 miles north
of Shallotte, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Makatoka and Honey Island.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov