{"id":4216,"date":"2025-06-15T05:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T09:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.weatheramerica.com\/?p=4216"},"modified":"2025-06-27T04:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:14:48","slug":"weather-alert-for-north-carolina-strong-storms-hit-coastal-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/2025\/06\/15\/weather-alert-for-north-carolina-strong-storms-hit-coastal-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather alert for North Carolina: strong storms hit coastal areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4217\" src=\"http:\/\/us.weatheramerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2293\" height=\"1307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506.jpg 2293w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506-1536x876.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506-2048x1167.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506-860x490.jpg 860w, https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/North-Carolina-strong-storms-hit_1506-256x146.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2293px) 100vw, 2293px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Severe weather conditions impact Eastern North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday afternoon<\/strong>, the <strong>National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina<\/strong>, issued an <strong>urgent update at 1:46 p.m.<\/strong> warning of <strong>strong thunderstorms<\/strong> moving across <strong>Eastern North Carolina<\/strong>. This alert, valid until <strong>2:45 p.m.<\/strong>, specifically targeted <strong>Inland Pender<\/strong>, <strong>Coastal Pender<\/strong>, <strong>Inland New Hanover<\/strong>, <strong>Coastal New Hanover<\/strong>, and <strong>Inland Brunswick<\/strong> counties.<\/p>\n<p>According to meteorologists, a <strong>cluster of thunderstorms<\/strong> was tracked by <strong>Doppler radar<\/strong> moving <strong>east at 25 mph<\/strong>, from areas near <strong>The Borough<\/strong> to <strong>Town Creek<\/strong>. These storms are capable of producing <strong>wind gusts up to 50 mph<\/strong>, which can <strong>snap tree limbs<\/strong>, <strong>scatter unsecured objects<\/strong>, and potentially damage structures.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Areas under immediate threat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>primary locations<\/strong> expected to be affected include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wilmington<\/strong>, <strong>Leland<\/strong>, <strong>Burgaw<\/strong>, <strong>Wrightsville Beach<\/strong>, <strong>Surf City<\/strong>, <strong>North Masonboro Island<\/strong>, <strong>Figure Eight Island<\/strong>, <strong>Hampstead<\/strong>, <strong>Northwest<\/strong>, <strong>Topsail Beach<\/strong>, <strong>Point Caswell<\/strong>, <strong>Hightsville<\/strong>, <strong>Long Creek<\/strong>, and <strong>Currie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also impacted are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cape Fear Community College North Campus<\/strong>, <strong>Wilmington International Airport<\/strong>, <strong>Castle Hayne<\/strong>, <strong>Murrayville<\/strong>, <strong>Ogden<\/strong>, and <strong>Winnabow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Major roadways included in the warning:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interstate 40<\/strong> between <strong>mile markers 398 and 416<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Interstate 140<\/strong> between <strong>mile markers 15 and 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Dangerous thunderstorm effects and safety information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The NWS emphasized that these <strong>storms are producing torrential rainfall<\/strong>, which could result in <strong>localized flash flooding<\/strong>. They also noted <strong>continuous cloud-to-ground lightning<\/strong>, posing a serious hazard for anyone outdoors.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>\u201cIf you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Immediate shelter indoors<\/strong> is recommended due to <strong>frequent lightning<\/strong> and the potential for <strong>sudden flooding<\/strong> in low-lying areas.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Understanding lightning risk and safe behaviors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each year, approximately <strong>25 million lightning strikes<\/strong> occur across the <strong>United States<\/strong>, peaking in <strong>summer months<\/strong>. On average, these cause about <strong>20 fatalities<\/strong> annually. Risk of being struck <strong>increases as a thunderstorm approaches<\/strong>, reaching its peak as the <strong>storm is overhead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>minimize lightning-related dangers<\/strong>, remain vigilant:<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>outdoors<\/strong>, create a plan to reach shelter quickly.<br \/>\nAs soon as <strong>thunder is audible<\/strong>, find refuge inside a <strong>sturdy building<\/strong>.<br \/>\nOnce indoors, <strong>avoid<\/strong> using <strong>corded phones<\/strong>, <strong>plumbing<\/strong>, <strong>windows<\/strong>, and <strong>electrical devices<\/strong>.<br \/>\nRemain inside for at least <strong>30 minutes after the last thunderclap<\/strong> before venturing back outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>indoor shelter is not accessible<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Stay <strong>away from open fields<\/strong>, <strong>hilltops<\/strong>, or <strong>isolated trees<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIn <strong>forested areas<\/strong>, seek low, dense vegetation.<br \/>\nDisperse your group to reduce risk of multiple injuries from a single strike.<br \/>\nAvoid <strong>water<\/strong>, <strong>wet gear<\/strong>, and <strong>metal<\/strong>, which conduct electricity even if they don\u2019t attract lightning.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Driving in rainy conditions: what to know<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Driving during a thunderstorm comes with unique hazards. Take these precautions when behind the wheel:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn on your headlights<\/strong> to enhance visibility for yourself and others.<br \/>\nStick to <strong>middle lanes<\/strong>, avoiding <strong>low-lying areas<\/strong> prone to water pooling.<br \/>\nAvoid <strong>puddles<\/strong> \u2014 they can cause vehicles to <strong>hydroplane<\/strong> or <strong>skid<\/strong>.<br \/>\nKeep a safe distance from <strong>large trucks or buses<\/strong>, whose tire spray can obscure your vision.<br \/>\nNever attempt to drive through <strong>flooded streets<\/strong> \u2014 currents may be stronger than they appear, and vehicles can stall or be swept away.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>What is hydroplaning and how to handle it<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hydroplaning<\/strong> occurs when your tires <strong>lose contact with the road<\/strong>, riding on a <strong>thin layer of water<\/strong>. This leads to <strong>loss of steering and braking control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s triggered by:<\/p>\n<p><strong>High speeds<\/strong>: Faster vehicles have less tire grip in wet conditions.<br \/>\n<strong>Water depth<\/strong>: Even a <strong>shallow layer<\/strong> can cause a skid.<br \/>\n<strong>Low tire tread<\/strong>: Worn-out tires are significantly more prone to hydroplaning.<\/p>\n<p>If your car begins to hydroplane:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lift off the accelerator gently<\/strong> \u2014 don\u2019t brake suddenly.<br \/>\n<strong>Steer into the direction of the skid<\/strong> to regain traction.<br \/>\nWait for your tires to <strong>reconnect with the road surface<\/strong>, then straighten the wheel gradually.<br \/>\nIf needed, apply brakes <strong>gently<\/strong>. For vehicles with <strong>anti-lock braking systems (ABS)<\/strong>, brake normally. In older cars, <strong>pump the brakes softly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay alert as <strong>additional severe storms may develop<\/strong> through the <strong>afternoon hours<\/strong> across <strong>coastal North Carolina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Severe weather conditions impact Eastern North Carolina Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an urgent update at 1:46 p.m. warning of strong thunderstorms moving across Eastern North Carolina. This alert, valid until 2:45 p.m., specifically targeted Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover, and Inland Brunswick [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Weather alert for North Carolina: strong storms hit coastal areas - United States - Weather America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/weatheramerica.com\/us\/2025\/06\/15\/weather-alert-for-north-carolina-strong-storms-hit-coastal-areas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Weather alert for North Carolina: strong storms hit coastal areas - United States - Weather America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Severe weather conditions impact Eastern North Carolina Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued an urgent update at 1:46 p.m. warning of strong thunderstorms moving across Eastern North Carolina. 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