Special Weather Statement 05/29/2025 11:17 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2025 - 11:17am
Expires: 
May 29, 2025 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nesmith, or 18 miles east of Kingstree, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Henry and Nesmith around 220 PM EDT.
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: 
Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC