Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 9:49AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 949 AM EDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near
Nixonville, or 9 miles east of Conway, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Conway, Horry, Loris, Hickory Grove, Homewood, Hammond, Adrian,
Bayboro, Hand, Allsbrook, Nixonville, and Loris Community Hospital.
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