Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wallace, or near Cheraw, moving southeast 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...
Bennettsville, Mccoll, Chavistown, Wallace, and Tatum.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Marlboro
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov