Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Indiantown, or 10 miles southeast of Lake City, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Johnsonville, Hemingway, Rhems, Nesmith, Henry, Indiantown,
Kingsburg, and Stuckey.
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:
Florence; Williamsburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov