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Brunswick County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m.

Submitted by Robb Ellis, Meteorologist
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011, 3:38pm
Brunswick County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A series of strong thunderstorms may be possible this evening in southern North Carolina and into South Carolina. The entire viewing area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m.

A leftover stationary front may be the focal point for strong thunderstorms as temperatures rise into the low 80s this afternoon. Those thunderstorms may roll through the Carolinas this afternoon and continue to the coast this evening.

The primary threats in the stronger thunderstorms will be large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado threat cannot be ruled out.

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Gov. Perdue orders all flags to be flown at half-staff through Thursday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 18th, 2011, 5:27pm
Gov. Perdue orders all flags to be flown at half-staff through Thursday

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — To honor and remember the victims of the deadly tornados that swept through the state on Saturday and the countless responders who saved lives and prevented additional injury, flags will be flown at half-staff.

Governor Bev Perdue ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff from Tuesday morning through dusk on Thursday. Flags will be returned to full staff on Good Friday.

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Brunswick County hit with a freeze warning tonight

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 28th, 2011, 4:52pm
Brunswick County hit with a freeze warning tonight

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – WECT meteorologist Robb Ellis is reporting that there is a freeze warning for Brunswick County tonight.

It is a good idea to cover up or move delicate plants inside tonight if possible.

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N.C. Maritime Museum hosts stormy weather event for children in Southport

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 24th, 2011, 3:33pm
N.C. Maritime Museum hosts stormy weather event for children in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) – The N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport announced that there will be a first Friday event entitled "Stormy Weather" on April 1.

The museum, located at 204 E. Moore Street, will teach children between 5-12 years old about storms at sea and how they've affected our region. Participants will also be able to make a take-home storm in a jar.

Pre-registration is required for this event and can be made by calling the museum at 910-457-0003. 

Copyright 2011 WECT.

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Did you see the fireball last night? Report it to the American Meteor Society

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:59am
Did you see the fireball last night? Report it to the American Meteor Society

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – WECT meteorologist Robb Ellis reported last night that what appears to have been a meteor was witnessed by quite a few people in southeastern North Carolina.

If you were one of the people who viewed the "fireball" or "meteor," than you can report what it looked like and where you were to the American Meteor Society by going to http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireballs/fireball-report/.

At the time this post was written, there were already four posts from North Carolina about the meteors, including one from Wilmington.

To read our full story about last night's fireballs, go here.

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It's the first day of spring!

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Saturday, March 19th, 2011, 9:59pm
It's the first day of spring!

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NC (WECT) - Happy first day of spring, Southport residents! Enjoy the amazing weather!

Copyright 2011 WECT. All rights reserved.

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Brunswick County fire ban has been lifted

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, March 4th, 2011, 11:32am
Brunswick County fire ban has been lifted

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Brunswick County Fire Marshal Scott Garner announced that the local burning ban has been lifted.

He warns that while weather conditions have improved, there is still an increased level of fire danger. Residents should take precaution to ensure that any fire does not escape their control.

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