First published 9/18/2026, 10:19:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:19:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

A Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, NC. The alert indicates a localized weather concern for the Wilmington area; details are not included in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 3/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

NWS Special Weather Statements typically notify the public of potentially hazardous or impactful weather conditions. Residents and local services in the Wilmington area may need to monitor updates and take precautions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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