Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 13, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this tornado warning at Aug 30, 2023, 7:23 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was in force for 37 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2023, 7:23 PM EDT (23:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 7:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Myrtle Grove, NC | Two oak trees down and blocking Myrtle Grove Rd. near the intersection with Golden Rd. in Myrtle Grove, NC. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 10:51 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 114 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
- 633 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 889 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.0
The text
As transmitted.
901
WFUS52 KILM 302323
TORILM
NCC019-129-310000-
/O.NEW.KILM.TO.W.0013.230830T2323Z-230831T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
723 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 723 PM EDT, a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was
located just off Carolina Beach, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Carolina Beach, North Masonboro Island, South Masonboro Island,
Snows Cut, Myrtle Grove, Sea Breeze, and Silver Lake around 730 PM
EDT.
Wilmington and Masonboro around 735 PM EDT.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington around 745 PM EDT.
Leland, Hightsville, and Wilmington International Airport around
750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Navassa, Belville, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Cape Fear
Hospital.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3401 7790 3436 7816 3437 7815 3437 7812
3435 7808 3434 7808 3434 7806 3433 7805
3433 7803 3434 7799 3436 7798 3437 7799
3438 7796 3437 7796 3436 7794 3438 7792
3438 7790 3436 7789 3438 7785 3415 7783
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 162DEG 25KT 3403 7787
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TRA4 follow-up statements
536
WWUS52 KILM 302326
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
726 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
NCC019-129-310000-
/O.CON.KILM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
New Hanover NC-Brunswick NC-
726 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR NEW
HANOVER AND NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...
At 725 PM EDT, radar indicated two tornadoes: One near the Cape Fear
River 5 miles south of Leland, and another near Carolina Beach, both
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, South Masonboro Island, Snows
Cut, Myrtle Grove, Sea Breeze, Masonboro, and Silver Lake around
730 PM EDT.
North Masonboro Island around 735 PM EDT.
Hightsville and Phoenix around 740 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Navassa,
Belville, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Cape Fear
Hospital.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3401 7790 3436 7816 3437 7815 3437 7812
3435 7808 3434 7808 3434 7806 3433 7805
3433 7803 3434 7799 3436 7798 3437 7799
3438 7796 3437 7796 3436 7794 3438 7792
3438 7790 3436 7789 3438 7785 3415 7783
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 158DEG 20KT 3416 7798 3404 7788
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TRA935
WWUS52 KILM 302334
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
NCC019-129-310000-
/O.CON.KILM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
New Hanover NC-Brunswick NC-
734 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR NEW
HANOVER AND NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...
At 732 PM EDT, a tornado producing storms was observed near Leland.
A second tornado may be located 3 miles north of Carolina Beach,
both moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These tornadic storms will be near...
Wilmington, Leland, Masonboro Island, Myrtle Grove, Hightsville,
Masonboro, and Silver Lake around 740 PM EDT.
Phoenix, Wrightsboro, Seagate, University Of North Carolina At
Wilmington, and Wilmington International Airport around 745 PM
EDT.
Kings Grant around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Navassa,
Belville, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Cape Fear
Hospital.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3401 7790 3436 7816 3437 7815 3437 7812
3435 7808 3434 7808 3434 7806 3433 7805
3433 7803 3434 7799 3436 7798 3437 7799
3438 7796 3437 7796 3436 7794 3438 7792
3438 7790 3436 7789 3438 7785 3415 7783
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 167DEG 22KT 3419 7798 3407 7788
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
TRA032
WWUS52 KILM 302346
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
746 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
NCC019-129-310000-
/O.CON.KILM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
New Hanover NC-Brunswick NC-
746 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEW HANOVER AND NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...
At 745 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Phoenix to Silver Lake,
moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Wilmington, Leland, and Phoenix around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Navassa and
Belville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3434 7799 3414 7789 3411 7798 3436 7816
3437 7815 3437 7812 3435 7808 3434 7808
3434 7806 3433 7805 3433 7803 3434 7801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 149DEG 22KT 3427 7803 3415 7792
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
RJB698
WWUS52 KILM 302357
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
NCC019-129-310005-
/O.EXP.KILM.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
New Hanover NC-Brunswick NC-
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN NEW HANOVER AND NORTHEASTERN
BRUNSWICK COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 800 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning are weakening. Therefore, the
warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
North Carolina.
Please report damage to law enforcement or directly to us at the
National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3434 7799 3414 7789 3411 7798 3436 7816
3437 7815 3437 7812 3435 7808 3434 7808
3434 7806 3433 7805 3433 7803 3434 7801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 162DEG 25KT 3433 7805 3421 7794
$$
RJBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 3:24 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 30 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:08 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 20 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Robeson | 21 days |
| Aug 30, 9:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Pender | 21 days |
| Aug 30, 2:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 61 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 44 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 53 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 16 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 40 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:38 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 22 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 31 min |
| Aug 30, 6:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 28 min |
| Aug 30, 6:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 23 min | |
| Aug 30, 7:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 30 min |
| Aug 30, 7:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 32 min |
| Aug 30, 7:41 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover | 5 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.