Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
437 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
SCZ039-055-132100-
Williamsburg SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
437 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GEORGETOWN AND
SOUTH CENTRAL WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT...
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Trio, or 19 miles south of Kingstree. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Georgetown and south central Williamsburg Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 3330 7966 3332 7970 3332 7974 3334 7976
3338 7979 3338 7980 3337 7980 3338 7981
3339 7984 3340 7985 3341 7985 3342 7987
3349 7975 3343 7956 3330 7965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 010DEG 2KT 3342 7971
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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