Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hannah, or 12 miles east of Lake City, moving east at 25 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...
Johnsonville, Hemingway, Gresham, Hannah, Pee Dee Crossroads, Poston,
Brittons Neck, Indiantown, Kingsburg, and Stuckey.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov