Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hammond to near Conway. Movement was east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Torrential rainfall is also
occurring with these storms and may lead to localized
flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Conway, Hickory Grove, Longs, Hammond, Brooksville, Hand, Nixonville,
Wampee, and Homewood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: