Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cherry Grove to Hand. Movement was
northeast 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...
North Myrtle Beach, Little River, North Myrtle Beach Airport, Tabor
City, Loris, Chadbourn, Bethel, Nakina, Bughill, Southeastern
Community College, Barefoot Landing Area Of North Myrtle Beach,
Nixonville, Wampee, Williams, Goretown, Cherry Grove, Mollie, Sidney,
Hand, and Clarendon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Coastal Horry; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov