Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bayboro, or 13 miles north of Conway, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Conway, Horry, Hickory Grove, Homewood, Adrian, Bayboro, and
Allsbrook.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov