{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e4089081b05bb55575bfdbe83385e40a6a318b79.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e4089081b05bb55575bfdbe83385e40a6a318b79.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington NC"},"word_count":134,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Inland Pender\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T18:50:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T18:50:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nChinquapin, or 7 miles northeast of Wallace, moving south at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nPenderlea, White Stocking, Murray Town, Maple Hill, Willard, and\nWatha.\n\nThis includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 398.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}