Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
718 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

SCZ054-058-192345-
Coastal Horry SC-Central Horry SC-
718 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL HORRY COUNTY
THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bucksville, or near Socastee, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach Airport, Springmaid Pier,
Socastee, Garden City, Red Hill, Forestbrook, Burgess, Bucksville,
and Bucksport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3370 7916 3378 7908 3370 7887 3357 7900
      3357 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 304DEG 30KT 3370 7906

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

RJB
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