Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pee Dee Crossroads, or 11 miles west of Conway, moving southeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Conway, Red Hill, Socastee, Dongola, Yauhannah, Coastal Carolina
University, Bucksville, Pee Dee Crossroads, Bucksport, Lighthouse
Care Center Of Conway, and Conway Medical Center.
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:
Marion; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov