Strong Thunderstorm Warning: Gusts Up To 40 MPH Expected
A strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 40 mph is expected to impact Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, and Marion counties, prompting a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service.
Residents in Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, and Marion counties should prepare for a strong thunderstorm currently tracking northeast at 40 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, NC, issued a Special Weather Statement at 9:19 AM EDT today, October 11, 2026, warning of wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Doppler radar indicates the storm is currently over Timmonsville, approximately 9 miles southwest of Florence. The NWS advises that these gusty winds could lead to downed tree limbs and may blow around unsecured outdoor objects. This statement is effective immediately and expires at 10:00 AM EDT today, October 11, 2026.
Areas specifically impacted include Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville, Pamplico, Quinby, Francis Marion University, Mars Bluff, and Darlington Raceway, among others. The NWS urges all residents in the affected areas to monitor the weather situation closely and remain alert for threatening conditions. Secure any loose outdoor items to prevent damage or injury.
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