Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saint Stephen, or 17 miles south of Kingstree, moving south 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Williamsburg County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Williamsburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov