Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cartersville, or 13 miles southwest of Florence, moving northeast at
5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Timmonsville, Sardis, and Cartersville.
This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
147 and 153.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern South Carolina.
Area Description:
Darlington; Florence
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov