Alert archive / North Carolina / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 49, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 12, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT for Brunswick County, Columbus County, North Carolina. It was in force for 33 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT (23:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 12, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Brunswick County, NC, Columbus County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:08 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 428 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -99 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1025 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
379
WUUS52 KILM 122305
SVRILM
NCC019-047-130000-
/O.NEW.KILM.SV.W.0049.260712T2305Z-260713T0000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
705 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
Eastern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 705 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Freeman, or
13 miles west of Leland, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include...
Northwest, Bishop, Honey Island, Brunswick County Community College
Main Campus, Batarora, Mill Creek, Town Creek, Delco, Winnabow,
Freeman, Riegelwood, Sandy Creek, and Bolivia.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3429 7837 3435 7818 3413 7797 3403 7817
3406 7837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 341DEG 15KT 3425 7826
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
TRA2 follow-up statements
454
WWUS52 KILM 122325
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
725 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
NCC019-047-130000-
/O.CON.KILM.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260713T0000Z/
Brunswick NC-Columbus NC-
725 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN BRUNSWICK AND EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES...
At 725 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Honey Island,
or 14 miles west of Leland, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Mill Creek, Brunswick County Community College Main Campus, Honey
Island, and Bolivia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or
large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in
Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3425 7837 3427 7820 3409 7806 3403 7817
3406 7837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 352DEG 13KT 3418 7827
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
TRA748
WWUS52 KILM 122338
SVSILM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
738 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
NCC019-047-122347-
/O.CAN.KILM.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260713T0000Z/
Brunswick NC-Columbus NC-
738 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR BRUNSWICK AND
COLUMBUS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened. However, heavy
rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
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 3425 7837 3427 7820 3409 7806 3403 7817
3406 7837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 341DEG 15KT 3413 7825
$$
TRAWhat 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 12, 2:22 PM EDT, 4 hours 43 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Elevated rain chances are on tap this afternoon through Tuesday with temperatures cooling to near to slightly below normal levels by Tuesday. Some storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening. 2) Warm weather returns late week as ridge builds over the Southeast.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 2:22 PM EDT, 4 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington NC 222 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Aviation section updated for 18Z TAFs and for key messages being updated. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Elevated rain chances are on tap this afternoon through Tuesday with temperatures cooling to near to slightly below normal levels by Tuesday. Some storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening. 2) Warm weather returns late week as ridge builds over the Southeast. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Elevated rain chances are on tap this afternoon through Tuesday with temperatures cooling to near to slightly below normal levels by Tuesday. Some storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening. A cold front dropping through the area this afternoon will stall over the southeast U.S. through Tuesday while energy in the mid levels passes through at times. This will result in enhanced rain chances into Tuesday. Some of the storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening. KEY MESSAGE 2...Warm weather returns late week as ridge builds over the Southeast. A warming trend returns Wednesday and forecasted temps are back above normal by Thursday as a ridge builds over the Southeast. We could see enough heat and humidity to send apparent temperatures to or over 105 degrees later in the week. && .AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... VFR conditions are prevailing at area terminals this afternoon and are expected to do so into tonight except when affected by convection which could bring brief MVFR/IFR conditions. Some guidance continues on and off showers and storms into the overnight but confidence in restrictions at terminals is too low for inclusion in the forecast attm but will likely see slowly lowering cigs overnight such that northern and western terminals are in the 1-2 KFT range by morning before lifting with heating. Extended Forecast...Showers and thunderstorms remain a concern for temporary flight restrictions Monday through Tuesday. High pressure will slowly build into the region by midweek with predominantly VFR conditions Wednesday through Friday. && .MARINE... South to southwest winds around 10 kts this afternoon will become more varied tonight and Monday as a front drops into the area before stalling. Winds remain generally less than 10 kts into Tuesday and Wednesday, and seas around 2-4 ft, highest outside 20 NM. WSW winds increase to 10-15 kts, with gusts to 20 kts for 20-60nm coastal waters, Wednesday night and Thursday. && .ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NC...None. SC...None. MARINE...None. && WHAT HAS CHANGED...31 KEY MESSAGES...31 DISCUSSION...31 AVIATION...31 MARINE...31
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 12, 6:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
600 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
SCZ032-039-122230-
Williamsburg SC-Florence SC-
600 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FLORENCE AND
NORTHEASTERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...
At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Indiantown, or 11 miles east of Kingstree, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Johnsonville, Hemingway, Rhems, Morrisville, Nesmith, Henry,
Indiantown, and Stuckey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3387 7965 3386 7938 3384 7937 3384 7935
3372 7939 3369 7941 3365 7942 3360 7944
3358 7944 3360 7974
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 272DEG 14KT 3366 7962
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRASpecial weather statement, Jul 12, 6:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
602 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
SCZ055-056-122230-
Coastal Georgetown SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
602 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM EDT...
At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Plantersville, or 13 miles west of Murrells Inlet, moving east at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Plantersville, Yauhannah, and Oatland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3349 7935 3365 7938 3367 7917 3351 7910
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 262DEG 11KT 3358 7928
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRASpecial weather statement, Jul 12, 6:14 PM EDT, 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
614 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
NCZ087-096-122245-
Robeson NC-Bladen NC-
614 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ROBESON AND NORTHWESTERN BLADEN
COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Smiths to near Buie. These storms were nearly
stationary.
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, Pembroke, St. Pauls, Smiths, Howellsville, Rex, Duart,
Tolarsville, Butters, Hestertown, Buie, Robeson Community College,
Tobermory, Barker Ten Mile, White Oak, Elrod, Shannon, Rennert,
Dublin, and Tar Heel.
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 12
and 34.
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 3485 7891 3484 7890 3484 7887 3481 7860
3451 7885 3461 7926 3487 7912
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 051DEG 1KT 3464 7886 3467 7912
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TRASpecial weather statement, Jul 12, 6:22 PM EDT, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
622 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
SCZ024-122245-
Dillon SC-
622 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN DILLON COUNTY
THROUGH 645 PM EDT...
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Little Rock, or near Dillon, moving east at 10 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...
Dillon, Latta, Little Rock, Hamer, Minturn, and Mcleod Medical
Center.
This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
182 and 197.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3451 7932 3432 7937 3434 7953 3450 7952
3453 7950
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 266DEG 10KT 3444 7945
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TRALocal storm report, Jul 12, 6:34 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
634 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0436 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NE Quinby 34.24N 79.71W
07/12/2026 Florence SC Public
At least two downed power poles along Lazy
Ln. Time estimated based on radar.
&&
ABWSpecial weather statement, Jul 12, 7:01 PM EDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
701 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
NCZ099-109-122330-
Inland Brunswick NC-Columbus NC-
701 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK AND
EASTERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...
At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Delco, or 13 miles west of Leland, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northwest, Batarora, Bishop, Freeman, Honey Island, Delco, Town
Creek, Riegelwood, and Sandy Creek.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3429 7838 3435 7818 3421 7804 3409 7819
3411 7838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 340DEG 13KT 3426 7826
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TRAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 4:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 28 min |
| Jul 12, 6:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Robeson | 31 min |
| Jul 12, 6:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Robeson | 37 min |
| Jul 12, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 29 min |
| Jul 12, 7:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Columbus | 31 min |
| Jul 12, 7:35 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 85 min | |
| Jul 12, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 45 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.