EF0 tornado in Pender County, North Carolina

Tornado formed along Shaw Highway NE of Rocky Point. The tornado

crossed the NE Cape Fear River and caused minor tree damage along

New Rd. The tornado moved NW causing minor roof damage and some

snapped trees along Highway 117 in the St. Helena area. The

tornado approached the southside of Burgaw causing tree damage on

Worth Beverage Dr. Additional tree damage was found up to West

Clark St. The tornado lifted near Pender Memorial Park.

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.