EF0 tornado in Pender County, North Carolina

A tornado was likely already occurring as it moved into the old

Maple Hill Rd area south of Highway 53 causing trees to be

snapped. Prior to this time, it was likely over the Holly Shelter

swamp area which was unaccessible during our damage survey. The

tornado moved WNW, crossing Shaw Highway near Old Blakes Bridge

Rd. causing some minor tree damage. The tornado then crossed

Highway 53 causing additional tree damage. The tornado finally

lifted near Croomsbridge Rd north of Highway 53 in the Shelter

Neck area.

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.