Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Auburn, or near Hartsville, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hartsville, Darlington, Dovesville, Mont Clare, Auburn, Darlington
Raceway, Floyd, Swift Creek, and North Hartsville.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 137 and 138.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Darlington
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov