Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 7:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 4:47am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
At 747 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Eadytown to near Wando. Movement was east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Kingstree, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South
Island, Winyah Bay Entrance, Andrews, North Santee, Rhems, Oatland,
Nesmith, Indiantown, Sampit, Earle, Morrisville, Henry, Salters,
Trio, Warsaw, and Gourdin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Florence; Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov