Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 12:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bucksville, or near Red Hill, moving northeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Myrtle Beach, Conway, Socastee, Red Hill, Myrtle Beach Airport,
Hickory Grove, Homewood, Horry Georgetown Technical College Conway
Campus, Bucksville, Nixonville, Bucksport, Dongola, Forestbrook,
Coastal Carolina University, Lighthouse Care Center Of Conway, Conway
Medical Center, and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Horry; Central Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: