Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hebron, or 7 miles north of Kingstree, moving east at 10 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...
Lake City, Kingstree, Cades, and Hebron.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Florence; Williamsburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov