Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hebron, or 8 miles northwest of Kingstree, moving
south 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...
Kingstree, Salters, Hebron, Lane, Greeleyville, and Williamsburg
Regional Hospital.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Williamsburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov