Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 11:57am
Expires:
May 29, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dongola, or 9 miles west of Red Hill, moving northeast at 15 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.
Locations impacted include...
Conway, Socastee, Red Hill, Dongola, Bucksville, Bucksport, and
Forestbrook.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC