Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Goretown, or 14 miles northwest of Little River,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Loris, Bethel, Longs, Hammond, Pireway, Dulah, Nakina, Goretown,
Bughill, Hand, Nixonville, and Mollie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Columbus; Inland Brunswick; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov