Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sidney to near Hickory Grove. Movement was
east at 30 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, Tabor City, Loris, Bethel, Hickory Grove, Homewood, Adrian,
Nakina, Bughill, Nixonville, Goretown, Old Dock, Mollie, Hand, Longs,
Hammond, Pireway, Dulah, Brooksville, and Bayboro.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Columbus; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: