07/15/2024
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A staff report

Wilmington, NC – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued a routine weather briefing warning residents of potential severe weather conditions from Wednesday, May 15, 2024, through Sunday, May 19, 2024. An upper disturbance and a surface cold front are expected to bring several rounds of storms to the region today, some of which may turn severe.

Weather Overview:

– Wednesday, May 15: Slight risk of severe storms (threat level 2 out of 5), with damaging winds, 1” hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.
– Thursday, May 16: Dry air is expected to build in, providing a brief respite from the storms.
– Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19: Rain chances will increase, with heavy rain particularly likely on Saturday.Hazards and Impacts:
– Land:
– Severe storms are anticipated on Wednesday.
– Heavy rain is possible on Saturday.
– Marine: No specific marine hazards are expected.
– Surf: High risk of rip currents on Wednesday for Brunswick and northern Horry Counties, with moderate risk elsewhere.

Residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions. For specific forecast details, visit http://weather.gov/ilm. For the latest updates on severe storm risks, visit the Storm Prediction Center’s outlook at https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/.

Additional Information:
– Follow NWS Wilmington on social media for updates:
https://twitter.com/nwswilmingtonnc
https://www.facebook.com/NWSWilmingtonNC
 https://www.instagram.com/nwswilmingtonnc/

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Stay safe and prepared during this period of heightened weather activity.

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