EF0 tornado in New Hanover County, North Carolina

A short-lived tornado impacted the Brookfield Community near

Gordon Rd in the Wilmington area. The tornado formed just south of

Stones Edge Loop causing some damage to trees. The tornado moved

across Northbrook Rd and knocked large limbs down. It also caused

the walls to buckle at a home along Northbrook Rd., destroyed a

nearby shed, and knocked several large limbs out of a large tree.

The tornado moved northwest causing damage to an old shed on the

south side of Briercrest Dr. The tornado then crossed Briercrest

Dr. causing minor damage to a home and knocking large limbs out of

trees. The tornado lifted in the vicinity of Gordon Rd. east of

North Kerr Ave.

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.