First published 9/18/2026, 10:07:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:07:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Wilmington NC (Sep 18, 2026)

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, NC issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18T21:50:00Z. The supplied item contains no details about the hazard, timing, or affected areas beyond the issuing office name.

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: 8/10How 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: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements are used to highlight potentially hazardous weather or changing conditions that could affect public safety and travel in the Wilmington, NC area. Even without details, locals and travelers should be aware an official alert was issued and seek the full text from NWS for guidance.

Location

Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Report an issue