MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – We are giving you the FIRST ALERT to a few stronger to severe storms to move through today. Stay up to date with the forecast as this line of storms moves through.
A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for our area until 2 pm for this line of storms that will have the capability of producing a few isolated tornadoes.
A TORNADO WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe storms and the potential for a few isolated tornadoes.
Tornado watch issued until 2 pm(WMBF News)
SEVERE POTENTIAL TODAY
We continue to sit under a LEVEL 2 risk for a few strong to severe storms today.
Tornado watch issued until 2 pm(WMBF News)
Based on new data this morning, the line of storms will start to work through the Pee Dee through the mid-morning and into the afternoon. As this line works through the Pee Dee, this is where the highest threat for severe weather will be today.
Severe weather potential today(WMBF News)
Through the Pee Dee, as this line is moving through, wind gusts will be anywhere from 40-50 mph with stronger isolated gusts. We will be watching for a few isolated tornadoes that could be embedded in the line of storms as they move through.
Severe weather potential today(WMBF News)
As this line of storms approaches the Grand Strand, the threat for tornadoes will be much lower, however, we will still be watching. The main threat for the Grand Strand today will be wind gusts and heavy downpours. Wind gusts today will be around 40 to 50 mph.
Severe weather potential today(WMBF News)
It is important to keep the WMBF First Alert Weather App handy so that if we do have a tornado warning, you will be prepared.
Severe weather potential today(WMBF News)
After the main line of storms works through this evening, we will still hold on to the chance for a few isolated downpours.
Severe weather potential today(WMBF News)
NEXT WEEK
Sunshine will return through next week and temperatures will be extremely comfortable sitting in the mid to upper 60s to low 70s. We will stay nice and dry through the start of the week, you will want to find time to get outside and enjoy the lovely start to the week.
We are giving you the First Alert to the next front that will move through on Thursday, no severe weather will be seen with this system we will hold on to the chance for a few showers through the day.
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