Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 6:58AM EDT until September 27 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:58am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
TORILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...
Southwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina...
South central Marion County in northeastern South Carolina...
Eastern Williamsburg County in northeastern South Carolina...
* Until 730 AM EDT.
* At 658 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Plantersville, or 8 miles northwest of Pawleys
Island, moving north at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Georgetown, southwestern Horry, south central Marion
and eastern Williamsburg Counties.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees
or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office
in Wilmington at 1-800-697-3901.
Area Description:
Georgetown, SC; Horry, SC; Marion, SC; Williamsburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC