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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
545 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

SCZ024-032-033-262215-
Marion SC-Florence SC-Dillon SC-
545 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FLORENCE...SOUTH
CENTRAL DILLON AND MARION COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM EDT...

At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Pamplico, or 8 miles southwest of Marion, moving
southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Marion, Mullins, Johnsonville, Pamplico, Fork, Zion, Hyman, Gapway,
Poston, Rains, Floydale, Gresham, Smithboro, Kingsburg, Friendfield,
and Carolinas Hospital System - Marion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

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 3436 7935 3421 7916 3418 7919 3414 7921
      3409 7925 3404 7928 3403 7930 3401 7931
      3400 7932 3400 7933 3397 7934 3396 7933
      3378 7945 3378 7947 3401 7970
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 324DEG 8KT 3407 7947

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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