Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Bucksport, or 8 miles west of Socastee, moving
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...
Kingstree, Red Hill, Socastee, Hemingway, Rhems, Salters, Bucksville,
Cades, Nesmith, Indiantown, Bucksport, Dongola, Plantersville,
Outland, Yauhannah, Hebron, Morrisville, Henry, Lane, and
Greeleyville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern South Carolina.
Area Description:
Marion; Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov