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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 74, NWS Wilmington, NC

July 19, 2022Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 19, 2022, 7:29 PM EDT for Pender County, North Carolina. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 19, 2022, 7:29 PM EDT (23:29 UTC)
Expired: Jul 19, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 31 min
Issued by: NWS Wilmington, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Possible
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Pender County, NC

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 19, 3:54 PM EDT, 3 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 19, 3:54 PM EDT, 3 hours 35 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 19, 3:34 PM EDT, 3 hours 55 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ110-SCZ054-201945-
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

A few thunderstorms could produce strong to severe wind gusts this
afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

An elevated risk of rip currents is likely through this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-201945-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.
   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

A few thunderstorms could produce strong to severe wind gusts this
afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

An elevated risk of rip currents is likely through this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ056-201945-
Coastal Georgetown-
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

A few thunderstorms could produce strong to severe wind gusts this
afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

An elevated risk of rip currents is likely through this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

AMZ250-252-254-256-201945-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Small Craft Advisory likely Wednesday night into early Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ087-096-099-105-107-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-
201945-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-
Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
334 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A few thunderstorms could produce strong to severe wind gusts this
afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 3:53 PM EDT, 3 hours 36 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
353 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

SCZ055-056-192030-
Coastal Georgetown SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
353 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Georgetown
County through 430 PM EDT...

At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Georgetown to Lambert. Movement was east
at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown and North Santee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3319 7941 3321 7943 3322 7946 3323 7945
      3323 7946 3324 7946 3323 7947 3324 7947
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949 3325 7955
      3327 7955 3326 7956 3327 7956 3327 7957
      3332 7955 3338 7922 3318 7924
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 263DEG 11KT 3330 7932 3326 7958

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 4:16 PM EDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
416 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ107>109-192045-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Coastal New Hanover NC-
416 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...Thunderstorms will bring gusty winds and heavy rain across the
Wilmington metro area...

At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wilmington to Town Creek. Movement was east at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Leland, Bishop, Mayfaire, Hightsville, Cape Fear
Community College North Campus, Wrightsboro, Wilmington International
Airport, Town Creek, Murrayville, University Of North Carolina At
Wilmington, Windemere, Ogden, Landfall, Winnabow, Kings Grant,
Bayshore, Seagate, Belville and Navassa.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 40 near mile marker 416.
 Interstate 140  US Route 17 in Brunswick County between mile markers
36 and 44.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to brief, localized flooding.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3411 7820 3420 7822 3436 7783 3423 7779
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 252DEG 15KT 3424 7794 3413 7828

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 4:29 PM EDT, 3 hours before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
429 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ105-192100-
Inland Pender NC-
429 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Pender
County through 500 PM EDT...

At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rocky Point, or 9 miles south of Burgaw, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Point.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 407 and 413.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3440 7768 3438 7781 3439 7783 3437 7787
      3437 7790 3438 7790 3438 7792 3436 7793
      3437 7793 3436 7794 3437 7795 3438 7795
      3442 7797 3453 7773
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 245DEG 20KT 3442 7787

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 5:10 PM EDT, 2 hours 19 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
510 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ107>109-192145-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Coastal New Hanover NC-
510 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central New Hanover
and eastern Brunswick Counties through 545 PM EDT...

At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Silver Lake, or near Wilmington, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, South Masonboro Island, Johnny Mercer
Pier, North Masonboro Island, Myrtle Grove, Silver Lake, Masonboro,
Seagate, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3415 7784 3408 7787 3409 7793 3411 7794
      3409 7795 3411 7805 3421 7797 3422 7778
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 271DEG 18KT 3417 7790

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TRA

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 6:45 PM EDT, 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
645 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ105-192315-
Inland Pender NC-
645 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact northwestern Pender County
through 715 PM EDT...

At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Penderlea, or 7 miles southwest of Wallace, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Penderlea, Willard and Watha.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3471 7798 3472 7794 3472 7790 3461 7791
      3458 7823 3468 7816 3471 7811 3472 7811
      3472 7805 3473 7801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 260DEG 19KT 3467 7809

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Special weather statement, Jul 19, 7:08 PM EDT, 21 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
708 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

NCZ105-192345-
Inland Pender NC-
708 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Pender
County through 745 PM EDT...

At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Willard to Rowan. Movement was east at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Point Caswell, Wards Corner, Murray Town, Rooks, Malpass Corner,
Atkinson and Watha.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 390 and 397.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3445 7813 3445 7819 3446 7818 3449 7821
      3449 7824 3451 7826 3453 7826 3472 7790
      3471 7769
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 268DEG 18KT 3469 7792 3452 7824

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TRA

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 18, 8:46 PM EDT	Beach Hazards Statement	ILM	New Hanover, Pender	23 hr
Jul 18, 8:46 PM EDT	Rip Current Statement	ILM	Brunswick, Pender	23 hr
Jul 19, 2:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	New Hanover	23 min
Jul 19, 4:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	New Hanover	29 min
Jul 19, 4:29 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Pender	31 min
Jul 19, 5:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	New Hanover	35 min
Jul 19, 5:12 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	ILM		63 min
Jul 19, 6:45 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Pender	30 min
Jul 19, 7:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Pender	37 min
Jul 19, 3:00 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Darlington	30 min
Jul 19, 3:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Darlington	38 min
Jul 19, 3:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Georgetown	37 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.