Trees Blocking Weather Radar in Shallotte | Wilmington News

Trees are growing up around the Doppler radar in Shallotte, North Carolina, blocking critical weather scans—potentially jeopardizing severe storm warnings for a region hit hard by hurricanes and tornadoes. While some trees were cleared after a 2021 tornado, new growth is now obstructing views from multiple directions, with concerns that blockages could spread eastward over the next year or two. Though other radars and data integration efforts help, the Shallotte radar remains vital for detecting storm rotation and intensity. Complicating matters, many trees are on private land, making solutions difficult—but meteorologists are watching closely as nature casts a shadow on their ability to see the full picture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d4e964211c3290f