Severe Thunderstorm Warning 39, NWS Wilmington, NC

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WWUS52 KILM 102234
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
634 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCC017-047-141-102315-
/O.CON.KILM.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260710T2315Z/
Pender NC-Bladen NC-Columbus NC-
634 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN PENDER...SOUTHEASTERN BLADEN AND NORTHEASTERN COLUMBUS
COUNTIES...

At 633 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Rowan to Emerson, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Whiteville, Rowan, Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Penderlea, Point
Caswell, Hallsboro, Long Creek, Council, Currie, Wards Corner, The
Borough, Riegelwood, Carvers, Lisbon, Lagoon, Malpass Corner,
Montague, Elkton, and Rooks.

A second area of strong winds associated with a new area of storms 
may enter the warned area before 7:00 pm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or
large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in
Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.

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LAT...LON 3472 7799 3471 7798 3447 7796 3436 7811
      3437 7814 3437 7815 3431 7819 3422 7832
      3440 7888 3465 7832 3463 7832 3461 7831
      3456 7825 3455 7825 3468 7816 3471 7811
      3472 7811 3473 7801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 282DEG 39KT 3456 7821 3445 7855 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
713 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCC017-047-141-102323-
/O.EXP.KILM.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260710T2315Z/
Pender NC-Bladen NC-Columbus NC-
713 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WESTERN PENDER...SOUTHEASTERN
BLADEN AND NORTHEASTERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM
EDT...

The warning for Pender County has expired, however a different 
severe thunderstorm warning for Bladen County remains in effect 
until 7:30 PM for additional strong west to northwest winds arriving 
shortly.

Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or
large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in
Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.

&&

LAT...LON 3472 7799 3471 7798 3447 7796 3436 7811
      3437 7814 3437 7815 3431 7819 3422 7832
      3440 7888 3465 7832 3463 7832 3461 7831
      3456 7825 3455 7825 3468 7816 3471 7811
      3472 7811 3473 7801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 284DEG 32KT 3447 7780 3436 7814 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
243 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant forecast changes with the latest forecast
package. Aviation section updated with the routine 18Z TAF
issuance.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Dangerous heat and isolated storm chances continue through
Saturday.

2) Relief from the heat is in sight with increasing coverage of
showers and thunderstorms late Saturday through Sunday night as
a cold frontal system drops south across the area.

3) High risk of rip currents at south-facing beaches today and
Saturday. Strong South to North longshore current at east to
southeast facing beaches today.

4) Small craft advisory in effect for the NC Coastal waters from
Surf City to Little River Inlet.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

KEY MESSAGE 1... Dangerous heat and isolated storm chances continue
through Saturday.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION... As of this afternoon Wilmington (ILM)
has recorded 3 consecutive days of 100 degree heat for the first
time since 2012. This is only the third time this has occurred in
the period of record, dating back to April of 1874. This period of
unusual heat will continue on Saturday with temperatures expected to
reach the mid and upper 90s.

A few thunderstorms (and clusters of thunderstorms) are developing
west of the area along the eastern Appalachians, and in the vicinity
of Charleston, SC. Moisture to our south, weak mid level impulses to
our west, and ample buoyancy should allow convective initiation to
progress toward the Piedmont later this afternoon. Downdraft CAPE
and mid level kinematics are likely to sustain any established
convection to our west and could support a few isolated strong or
severe downdrafts through this evening.

The ridge will be slightly weaker on Saturday, so portions of the
area could see more coverage prior to established convection
arriving from the west. Moisture aloft will be on the rise during
the afternoon, therefore the latest adjustment to the forecast
increased PoPs to an area-wide 40%. Showers and thunderstorm
coverage should increase late Saturday, but this is expected to be
well after peak heating ahead of a cold front.

KEY MESSAGE 2... Relief from the heat is in sight with increasing
coverage of showers and thunderstorms late Saturday through Sunday
night as a cold frontal system drops south across the area.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION... Relief from the heat is in sight with
increasing coverage of showers and thunderstorms late Saturday
through Sunday night as a cold frontal system drops south across the
area.

An upper ridge will continue to degrade this weekend which will
allow above normal temperatures to cool by a couple of degrees on
Saturday. Slightly cooler temperatures and deeper mixing in westerly
flow will keep heat indices a touch cooler on Saturday as well.

Showers and storms increase late Saturday as a mid level trough sags
southward. An approaching cold front on Sunday will bring widespread
showers and thunderstorms and should keep temperatures near normal.
Increased mid and upper level moisture across the area along with
impulses embedded in NW flow aloft should provide multiple
opportunities for much-needed rainfall.

High pressure will be slow to fill in from the north through the
middle of next week resulting in cooler temperatures lasting through
at least early next week.

KEY MESSAGE 3... High risk of rip currents at south-facing beaches
today and Saturday. Strong South to North longshore current at east
to southeast facing beaches today.

KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION... Building southerly swell will lead to a
high risk of rip currents for south-facing beaches today and
Saturday. Continued hot weather and weekend timing will contribute
to increased beach attendance - beachgoers should stay out of the
water where a high risk of rip currents is in effect. Conditions
improve on Sunday as the swell weakens, and currently a moderate rip
risk is forecasted for Sunday for south-facing beaches.

KEY MESSAGE 4... Small craft advisory in effect for the NC
Coastal waters from Surf City to Little River Inlet.

KEY MESSAGE 4 DESCRIPTION...See Marine Discussion Section.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
VFR expected through this evening. A few isolated storms are
possible with the best chance of impacts confined to the inland
terminals of FLO/LBT. Coverage this afternoon will remain
isolated, so did not include this potential in the TAF. Dry sub-
cloud layers are also keeping vicinity thunderstorms rather weak
and VFR during passage. A more organized line of storms is
possible this evening which may allow for a better defined
window of impact. Coastal terminals will likely remain VFR apart
from an outflow this evening. A stronger low level jet should
prevent fog and a dry surface layer favors VFR overnight.
Similar conditions on Saturday, but afternoon storm coverage
should be higher.

Extended Forecast... Generally VFR and breezy through Saturday
night. Showers and thunderstorms become more numerous Saturday
night through Monday leading to periodic restrictions. High
pressure to slowly build into the region on Tuesday with a
gradual return to summer-like conditions during the middle of
next week.

&&

.MARINE...
Strong SW flow continues tonight with frequent gusts to 20-25
knots (highest in NC nearshore waters) and seas 3-5 feet (up to
6 feet in NC nearshore waters). Winds decrease slightly on
Saturday as the strongest gradient moves southward. The current
Small Craft Advisory should be allowed to expire late tonight as
mixing over the waters ends and the gradient on Saturday
evening is just below advisory criteria. A cold front drops
southward Sunday with increasing showers and thunderstorms
through Monday. Expect a wind shift to the NE and ENE late
Sunday behind the front and NE winds early next week. Summer-
like conditions gradually return during the middle of next week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
As of this afternoon (7/10/2026) Wilmington (ILM) has recorded
3 consecutive days of highs at or above 100 degrees. This is the
first time since 2012 and is only the third time this has
occurred in the period of record, dating back to April of 1874.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ087-096-099.
     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     NCZ105>110.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ110.
SC...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ017-023-024-
     032-033-039-059.
     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     SCZ054>056-058.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ056.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for AMZ250-252.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...ILM
KEY MESSAGES...ILM
DISCUSSION...ILM
AVIATION...21
MARINE...ILM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
451 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ087-102115-
Robeson NC-
451 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ROBESON COUNTY THROUGH
515 PM EDT...

At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pembroke to near Raemon. Movement was
southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Lumberton, Pembroke, Rowland, Robeson Community College, Raemon,
Barker Ten Mile, Purvis, Elrod, Hestertown, Mcdonald, Raynham, and
Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 3
and 24.

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.

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LAT...LON 3464 7888 3451 7926 3463 7937 3474 7904
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 295DEG 10KT 3466 7914 3461 7932

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
504 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

SCZ023-032-039-102145-
Williamsburg SC-Florence SC-Darlington SC-
504 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN FLORENCE...SOUTHERN
DARLINGTON AND WESTERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Elliott to near Santee State Park.
Movement was east at 35 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...
Florence, Lake City, Kingstree, Timmonsville, Lamar, Mars Bluff,
Cades, Cartersville, Hebron, New Hope, Sardis, Effingham, Francis
Marion University, Claussen, Friendfield, Evergreen, Salters,
Scranton, Coward, and Olanta.

This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
147 and 160.

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 3416 8015 3418 8014 3421 7958 3417 7957
      3347 7992 3351 8000 3350 8000 3351 8008
      3350 8010 3372 7998 3377 8000 3382 7991
      3388 7988 3389 7994 3394 7997 3398 7990
      3400 7990 3403 7997 3408 8003 3409 8009
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 272DEG 30KT 3408 8026 3360 8049

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
512 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ087-096-102145-
Robeson NC-Bladen NC-
512 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN ROBESON AND WESTERN
BLADEN COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairmont to Bladen Community College.
Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Fairmont, Bladenboro, Smiths, Howellsville,
Bladen Community College, Tolarsville, Butters, Hestertown, Robeson
Community College, Barker Ten Mile, Elrod, Purvis, Dublin,
Proctorville, Mcdonald, Orrum, Raynham, and Southeastern Regional
Medical Center.

This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 8
and 25.

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 3444 7900 3460 7851 3477 7889 3461 7930
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 286DEG 25KT 3456 7916 3463 7874

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
611 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0548 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 NE Bladenboro         34.59N 78.77W
07/10/2026                   Bladen             NC   911 Call Center

            Multiple trees down.

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