Horry County EMD

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lumberton NC, Marion SC and Dillon SC until 7:30 PM EDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Socastee SC, Conway SC and Red Hill SC until 3:45 PM EDT

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina until 8 PM EDT

We are expecting a severe weather outbreak across the Carolinas on Monday. Multiple waves of thunderstorms could bring strong winds, hail, and tornadoes. Make sure you have a way to receive watches and warnings. 6pm updated briefing: weather.gov/ilm/briefing #ncwx #scwx

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Conway SC, Red Hill SC and Marion SC until 12:45 PM EDT

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina until 5 PM EDT

Heavy snow will be possible in parts of Horry County tonight. Staying home is the safest option. Use caution if travel is necessary.

❄️Significant snowfall, heavy at times, and gusty winds will cause hazardous travel across SE NC & NE SC starting later tonight thru early Sun 🥶 Dangerous cold thru Mon night 💻Latest forecast at: weather.gov/ilm #ncwx #scwx #ilmwx #myrwx

Freezing rain is making it to the ground across Cape Fear & will spread across rest of SE NC & NE SC over the next few hours. The KILM ASOS has reported 0.01" of ice thus far at the start of the event. Use caution through early tomorrow, and delay travel if possible. #ncwx #scwx

6 PM Thursday January 22 Update: Here are low-end, most likely, and high-end potential ice accumulations for the upcoming freezing rain event this weekend.

We're still monitoring a winter storm that will impact the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. In our area, sleet and freezing rain will be the primary precipitation types, with significant ice accumulations possible. Check out our latest briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.

☔Cool and wet end to the weekend as a cold front moves through. 🌨️Low to moderate risk for light snow accum mainly well inland this aftn into early eve ⚠️Slick roads are possible tonight as temps fall below freezing 💻weather.gov/ilm #ncwx #scwx #ilmwx #myrwx

A Freeze Warning is now in effect for the entire forecast area Monday night with expected low temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

FIRE WEATHER UPDATE: The SCFC is expecting very dry air and increased winds following the front that passed through SC yesterday that will impact fire weather for Wednesday and Thursday. A very dry air mass will be pushing into the state, bringing relative humidity values down to the low 20s with sustained winds of 10-12 mph and gusts that could reach 20. After Thursday, relative humidity should begin to increase and winds will moderate; Friday temperatures will be much cooler and in the lower 40s and upper 30s. Please use extreme caution if you burn outdoors during this time, and consider postponing outdoor burning if possible. If you do burn outdoors, be aware that the fire weather for today and tomorrow will make it easier for your fire to escape. CURRENT WILDFIRES IN SC: scfc.firesponse.com/public/

HAPPENING TODAY: It's time for The Great Southeast Shakeout, one of the biggest earthquake drills! Practice protecting yourself now so you'll know what to do when the ground starts shaking. Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness at earthquake.sc

A special weather statement has been issued for Mullins SC, Fairmont NC and Rowland NC until 2:30 PM EDT #NCwx #SCwx

Flash Flood Warning including Chadbourn NC, Fair Bluff NC and Cerro Gordo NC until 6:00 PM EDT

Flash Flood Warning including Myrtle Beach SC, Socastee SC and Garden City SC until 2:45 PM EDT

Much of the 1st half of the work week will feature Humberto 14+ second period swell that will interact with Imelda 8+ second period swell. On top of that will be large NE wind driven short period waves. Combine them all with the end result a High Rip Risk. #ilmwx #ncwx #scwx