Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Wilmington NC
AREA: Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry
SENT: 2026-07-07T14:38:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bucksport, or near Socastee, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach Airport, Socastee, Red
Hill, Forestbrook, Bucksville, Bucksport, and Grand Strand Regional
Medical Center.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-07T15:15:00-04:00