Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge to near Oakland.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Clyde around 505 PM EDT.
Hartsville, Kellytown, Lydia, and Hartsville around 510 PM EDT.
Lamar and Oats around 520 PM EDT.
Auburn, Swift Creek, and Cartersville around 525 PM EDT.
Timmonsville, Darlington Raceway, Dovesville, and Floyd around 530
PM EDT.
Darlington, Mont Clare, and Sardis around 535 PM EDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northeastern
South Carolina.
Area Description:
Marlboro; Darlington; Florence
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: