Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:31PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Gourdin, or 15 miles southeast of Manning, moving east
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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, Salters, Gourdin, Lane, Greeleyville, and Williamsburg
Regional Hospital.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Williamsburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov