885 WWUS82 KILM 100017 SPSILM Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 817 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2020 SCZ033-059-100045- Marion SC-Northern Horry SC- 817 PM EDT Sun Aug 9 2020 ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR NORTHWESTERN HORRY AND NORTHERN MARION COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM EDT... At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gapway, or near Mullins, moving southwest at 15 mph. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Marion, Mullins, Galivants Ferry, Gapway, Rains, Aynor, Nichols and Carolinas Hospital System - Marion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Thunderstorms can pose a variety of threats including gusty winds, small hail, cloud to ground lightning, and localized flooding. It is recommended that you remain indoors until the storm passes. 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. && LAT...LON 3410 7952 3412 7952 3427 7915 3425 7913 3426 7912 3422 7899 3396 7920 3396 7929 3410 7953 TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 045DEG 15KT 3414 7921 $$ 21