Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near St. James to near Nixonville. Movement was
southeast at 25 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, North Myrtle Beach, Oak Island, Shallotte, Sunset
Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Crest Pier, Little
River, North Myrtle Beach Airport, Cherry Grove Inlet, Iredell, St.
James, Carolina Shores, Calabash, Hickory Grove, Civie Town, Supply,
Brunswick County Community College Main Campus, and Seaside.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Central Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov