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ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 12:30 PM EDT. The statement includes Little River SC, Carolina Shores NC and Calabash NC. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 680 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 5:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and isolated gusts up to 60 mph possible. There are 4,908,303 people in the watch along with 1179 schools and 73 hospitals.
ALT Deaf and hard of hearing weather radio attachments are available! This bundle includes white LED strobe light and pillow shaker. Additionally, you can get a red strobe light too. These attachments are compatible with any weather radio with the Public Alert logo. Search online for deaf weather radio attachments.
ALT NWS Wilmington, NC Weather Story graphic for Mon, Sep 7, 2026: Mainly dry and cooler conditions on tap across southeast NC and northeast SC today (Labor Day). A few showers, maybe even a few thunderstorms, could impact areas mainly south of Cape Fear. However, severe storms and excessive rainfall are not expected. Temps will generally be near normal with highs in the mid 80s and lows tonight in the mid to upper 60s away from the warmer coastal areas. Beachgoers and mariners should be alert for hazardous conditions however due to the brisk northeast winds. Minor coastal flooding is also expected along the lower Cape Fear River during the evening high tide.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Myrtle Beach SC, Socastee SC and North Myrtle Beach SC. This warning is for Southeastern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 177,807 people in the warning along with 19 schools and 3 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Wilmington NC, Socastee SC and Conway SC. This warning is for New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina, Southeastern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina, Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina, Southeastern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Northeastern Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina, Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and South central Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 762,176 people in the warning along with 117 schools and 11 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Conway SC, Marion SC and Whiteville NC. This warning is for Southwestern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina, Southeastern Robeson County in southeastern North Carolina, Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina, Northern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina, Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Southern Dillon County in northeastern South Carolina, Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 187,395 people in the warning along with 70 schools and 7 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 657 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 2,162,664 people in the watch along with 590 schools and 50 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 3:00 PM EDT. The statement includes Conway SC and Toddville SC. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and pea sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Marion SC, Johnsonville SC and Pamplico SC. This warning is for Southeastern Florence County in northeastern South Carolina, West central Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 38,725 people in the warning along with 19 schools and 1 hospital.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Nichols SC. This warning is for Southeastern Dillon County in northeastern South Carolina, Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and Northeastern Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 9,820 people in the warning along with 5 schools and 0 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Socastee SC, Garden City SC and Georgetown SC. This warning is for Northeastern Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina and South central Horry County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 108,684 people in the warning along with 18 schools and 2 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Socastee SC, Conway SC and North Myrtle Beach SC. This warning is for Western Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina, Southern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Northern Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina and Horry County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 417,718 people in the warning along with 61 schools and 6 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 481 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 3,466,698 people in the watch along with 852 schools and 79 hospitals.
ALT Friday marks the start of a multi-day stretch of Heat Advisories and/or Excessive Heat Warnings.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Dillon SC, Mullins SC and Latta SC. This warning is for South central Robeson County in southeastern North Carolina, West central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Southern Dillon County in northeastern South Carolina, Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and Northeastern Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 26,556 people in the warning along with 16 schools and 1 hospital.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Conway SC, Red Hill SC and Briarcliffe Acres SC. This warning is for Southwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 127,805 people in the warning along with 17 schools and 4 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Tabor City NC. This warning is for Southwestern Columbus and North Central Horry Counties. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and golf ball sized hail. There are 7,450 people in the warning along with 4 schools and 0 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Mullins SC, Tabor City NC and Brunswick NC. This warning is for Southwestern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina and Northeastern Marion County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 31,788 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 0 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Myrtle Beach SC, Socastee SC and Conway SC. This warning is for Southern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 285,429 people in the warning along with 34 schools and 4 hospitals.