Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Florence County, South Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 4:36PM EDT until August 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mechanicsville, or near Darlington, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Darlington, Dovesville, Mechanicsville, Mont Clare, Auburn, Darlington Raceway, Floyd, and Florence Darlington Technical College Main Campus.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington NC
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Florence County, South Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Florence County?
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