This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

At 1200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrells, or 8 miles west of Wallace, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Burgaw, Penderlea, Murray Town, Willard, Watha, and Pender Memorial Hospital. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 388 and 399.