Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
316 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

SCZ058-181945-
Central Horry SC-
316 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN HORRY COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM EDT...

At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bucksville, or near Red Hill, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea 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, Red Hill, Horry Georgetown Technical College Conway Campus,
Coastal Carolina University, Bucksville, Lighthouse Care Center Of
Conway, and Conway Medical Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3369 7910 3377 7916 3386 7901 3377 7891
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 239DEG 17KT 3375 7909

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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