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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 31, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 14, 2023, 4:14 PM EDT for Columbus County, Robeson County, North Carolina; Dillon County, Horry County, Marion County, South Carolina. It was in force for 61 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 14, 2023, 4:14 PM EDT (20:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 14, 2023, 5:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 61 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Columbus County, NC, Robeson County, NC, Dillon County, SC, Horry County, SC, Marion County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 173 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1258 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 829 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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 14, 1:48 PM EDT, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 1:48 PM EDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 14, 3:43 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington NC 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054-055-058-059- 151945- Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro- Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry- Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Heat Advisories will be possible Sunday through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. SCZ056-151945- Coastal Georgetown- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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. Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Heat Advisories will be possible Sunday through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ107-151945- Inland New Hanover- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Heat Advisories will be possible Sunday through next week. Coastal Flood Advisories possible for minor coastal flooding along the lower Cape Fear River during the evening high tides through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. AMZ250-252-254-256-151945- 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- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ110-151945- Coastal Brunswick- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Moderate rip current risk likely this weekend. Heat Advisories will be possible Sunday through next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ106-108-151945- Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 343 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023 ...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. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Heat Advisories will be possible Sunday through next week. Elevated rip current risk may linger Saturday and Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 14, 1:26 PM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
239 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
NCZ096-099-105>107-109-141915-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Coastal Pender NC-
Columbus NC-Inland Pender NC-Bladen NC-
239 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern New
Hanover, southern Pender, southeastern Bladen, northeastern Brunswick
and east central Columbus Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rocky Point, or 7 miles south of Burgaw, moving southeast 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...
Burgaw, Hampstead, Northwest, Topsail Beach, Point Caswell, Long
Creek, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Montague, Rooks,
Malpass Corner, Ashton, Rocky Point, Topsail, Currie, Castle Hayne,
The Borough, Phoenix, Delco, Riegelwood and Woodside.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 401 and 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
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 3434 7767 3424 7826 3441 7826 3447 7823
3449 7818 3458 7773 3439 7759
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 324DEG 20KT 3445 7793
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RJBSpecial weather statement, Jul 14, 3:14 PM EDT, 1 hour before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
314 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
NCZ105>109-142015-
Inland New Hanover NC-Inland Brunswick NC-Coastal Pender NC-
Coastal New Hanover NC-Inland Pender NC-
314 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of New Hanover, south
central Pender and northeastern Brunswick Counties through 415 PM
EDT...
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castle Hayne, or 11 miles north of Wilmington, moving southeast 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, Wrightsville Beach, Johnny Mercer Pier, Rich
Inlet, Figure Eight Island, Hampstead, Bishop, Hightsville, Cape Fear
Community College North Campus, Wilmington International Airport,
Murrayville, Castle Hayne, University Of North Carolina At
Wilmington, Phoenix, Scotts Hill, Ogden, Mayfaire, Wrightsboro and
Batarora.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 409 and 416.
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
US Route 17 in Brunswick County between mile markers 39 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3431 7770 3429 7772 3427 7775 3419 7780
3418 7795 3419 7796 3418 7796 3416 7822
3441 7805 3444 7784 3433 7767
TIME...MOT...LOC 1913Z 336DEG 13KT 3438 7790
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RJBSpecial weather statement, Jul 14, 3:17 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
317 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
NCZ087-096-099-142015-
Robeson NC-Columbus NC-Bladen NC-
317 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Bladen,
east central Robeson and northwestern Columbus Counties through 415
PM EDT...
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Abbottsburg, or 8 miles southwest of Elizabethtown, moving southeast
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...
Whiteville, Elizabethtown, Chadbourn, Bladenboro, Boardman,
Abbottsburg, Lisbon, Lagoon, Sidney, Elkton, Emerson, Southeastern
Community College, Williams, Evergreen, Brunswick, Clarkton, Columbus
Regional Healthcare System and Bladen County 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.
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.
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 3446 7896 3468 7865 3454 7837 3418 7879
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 336DEG 13KT 3454 7873
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RJBSpecial weather statement, Jul 14, 4:03 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
403 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
NCZ087-099-SCZ024-033-059-142100-
Robeson NC-Columbus NC-Marion SC-Northern Horry SC-Dillon SC-
403 PM EDT Fri Jul 14 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Robeson,
west central Columbus, southeastern Dillon, northwestern Horry and
northeastern Marion Counties through 500 PM EDT...
At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kemper, or near Mullins, moving 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...
Mullins, Tabor City, Fair Bluff, Lake View, Zion, Cherry Grove,
Gapway, Clarendon, Green Sea, Smithboro, Aynor, Nichols, Cerro Gordo
and Marietta.
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.
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 3425 7934 3439 7908 3424 7872 3398 7920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 291DEG 13KT 3427 7919
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
RJBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 12:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 23 min |
| Jul 14, 12:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen | 48 min |
| Jul 14, 1:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Bladen | 3 hr |
| Jul 14, 1:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 34 min |
| Jul 14, 1:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 25 min |
| Jul 14, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Pender | 38 min |
| Jul 14, 2:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Pender | 96 min |
| Jul 14, 2:19 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 8 hr |
| Jul 14, 2:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 36 min |
| Jul 14, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 61 min |
| Jul 14, 3:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 58 min |
| Jul 14, 3:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, Robeson | 110 min |
| Jul 14, 3:26 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 55 min |
| Jul 14, 4:05 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Columbus, Robeson | 115 min |
| Jul 14, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Horry | 57 min |
| Jul 14, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marion | 34 min |
| Jul 14, 5:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marlboro | 51 min |
| Jul 14, 5:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Horry | 28 min |
| Jul 14, 5:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Horry, Marion | 47 min |
| Jul 14, 6:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Marlboro | 2 hr |
| Jul 14, 6:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Darlington, Marlboro | 39 min |
| Jul 14, 6:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Florence | 56 min |
| Jul 14, 6:57 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Florence, Horry, Marion | 3 hr |
| Jul 14, 7:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Florence, Marion, Williamsburg | 3 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.