First published 9/18/2026, 10:59:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:59:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, NC issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 18:50 EDT (published 2026-09-18T22:50:00Z). The supplied item is the alert header only; the alert likely concerns local hazardous or notable weather conditions for the Wilmington, NC area. No additional details are provided in the source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How 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

Special Weather Statements notify the public about potentially hazardous or changing weather that could affect safety, travel, and local operations. People in the Wilmington, NC area should consult the full NWS alert for specific impacts and recommended actions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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