At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wampee, or over North Myrtle Beach Airport, moving east at 30 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... Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Little River, North Myrtle Beach Airport, Cherry Grove Inlet, Iredell, Carolina Shores, Calabash, Longwood, Seaside, Barefoot Landing Area Of North Myrtle Beach, Wampee, Cherry Grove Beach, Grissettown, Hand, and Longs.
Recommendations
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southeastern North Carolina...and northeastern South Carolina.
