Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 9:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 909 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Nixonville, or 8 miles northeast of Red Hill, moving northwest at 5
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, Hickory Grove, Homewood, Horry Georgetown Technical
College Conway Campus, Hammond, Coastal Carolina University, Hand,
Barefoot Landing Area Of North Myrtle Beach, Nixonville, Lighthouse
Care Center Of Conway, and Conway Medical Center.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Horry; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov