Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 1:32PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Myrtle Beach, moving east at 15 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...
Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Airport, Barefoot Landing Area Of North
Myrtle Beach, Briarcliffe Acres, and Grand Strand Regional Medical
Center.
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:
Coastal Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov