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
731 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
SCZ039-220015-
Williamsburg SC-
731 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY
THROUGH 815 PM EDT...
At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Gourdin, or 15 miles southeast of Manning, moving east
at 10 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...
Kingstree, Salters, Gourdin, Lane, Greeleyville, and Williamsburg
Regional Hospital.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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 8000 3372 7998 3377 8000 3381 7994
3382 7992 3382 7991 3371 7980 3346 7984
3345 7990 3350 7996 3350 7999 3351 8000
3349 8000 3351 8001 3350 8002 3351 8008
3350 8009 3350 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 269DEG 9KT 3352 8004
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
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