Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Conway, moving northeast at 20 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...
Conway, Red Hill, Loris, Hickory Grove, Homewood, Horry Georgetown
Technical College Conway Campus, Adrian, Hand, Nixonville, Hammond,
Coastal Carolina University, Bayboro, Allsbrook, Loris Community
Hospital, Lighthouse Care Center Of Conway, and Conway Medical
Center.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov