Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dunbar, or 9 miles south of Bennettsville, moving southeast at 10
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...
Clio, Bingham, Brownsville, Oak Grove, Dunbar, Minturn, Little Rock,
and Blenheim.
This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
178 and 186.
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:
Marlboro; Dillon
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov