EF1 tornado in New Hanover County, North Carolina

A waterspout moved ashore over the northern end of Figure Eight

Island, causing EF0 damage to a couple beachfront homes and trees.

The tornado track was evident across the marsh towards the

Intracoastal Waterway, where it affected Bald Eagle Ln. At the

Bald Eagle Ln area there was one injury, numerous trees snapped

and uprooted, along with mostly minor home damage. The tornado

moved northwest towards Fazio Dr where it created its widest

damage, including some roof damage and large trees snapped near

the Porter's Neck golf course. The tornado continued to move

northwest to Futch Creek Rd and Plantation Landing Dr where it

lifted after producing EF0 damage, mainly to trees.

Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it moved through the Bahamas, with devastating damage. It weakened as it moved up the eastern seaboard. The hurricane was a strong Category 1 as it passed just east of Bald Head Island. The hurricane spawned many tornadoes across eastern South and North Carolina. Rainfall amounts along the coast ranged from ten to fifteen inches with lesser amounts inland. Hurricane force winds remained offshore, with several sites along the coast reporting gusts over 60 mph. Damage was due mainly from the tornadoes, with many reports of flash flooding. Power outages were minimal. The hurricane exited the region by the afternoon of September 6th.