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Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH Expected in Georgetown Area

A Special Weather Statement warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph in Inland and Coastal Georgetown, effective until 11:30 AM EDT today, with potential for downed limbs and unsecured objects to be blown around.

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10/10/2026 · Pawleys Island edition

Georgetown residents are advised to monitor weather conditions closely as a Special Weather Statement has been issued for Inland and Coastal Georgetown. The National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington NC reports that a shower is currently located 6 miles southeast of Georgetown, moving north at 10 mph. This system is expected to bring wind gusts up to 40 mph.

The NWS warns that these gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This statement is effective immediately, issued at 10:28 AM EDT on October 10, 2026, and is set to expire at 11:30 AM EDT. Locations specifically impacted include Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Graves, and Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Residents are instructed to monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions during this period.

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