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Strong Thunderstorm Warning: Gusts Up To 40 MPH Expected in Coastal Areas

A Special Weather Statement warns of a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 40 mph impacting Columbus, Brunswick, and Horry counties, expiring at 12:30 PM EDT today.

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10/11/2026 · Horry County edition

Residents in Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Horry, Central Horry, and Northern Horry counties should monitor weather conditions closely as a strong thunderstorm approaches. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC, issued a Special Weather Statement today, October 11, at 11:53 AM EDT, indicating wind gusts of up to 40 mph are expected.

Doppler radar detected a strong thunderstorm near Nixonville, approximately 7 miles north of Myrtle Beach, moving northeast at 40 mph. This storm is expected to impact areas including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Sunset Beach, Little River, and other surrounding communities.

The primary hazard is wind gusts up to 40 mph, which could potentially knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured outdoor objects. The Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and expires at 12:30 PM EDT today, October 11.

Residents are advised to be alert for threatening weather conditions and take necessary precautions to secure loose items. Continue to monitor local weather updates for any changes.

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