Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 5:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kingsburg, or 14 miles east of Lake City, moving northeast 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...
Horry, Johnsonville, Galivants Ferry, Gresham, Hannah, Poston,
Brittons Neck, Rains, Kingsburg, and Aynor.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Florence; Marion; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov