Through 230 PM...light to moderate rain will move back into the area from Gourdin...to Evergreen...to Myrtle Beach. This rain will produce an average of one quarter to one half inch of rainfall. Although this rain has decreased in intensity...it is falling into already saturated ground so motorists should be prepared for ponding on the roadways.
Forecast for Horry
Updated: 12:21 PM EST on November 11, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am EST Thursday...
Flood Watch in effect through late Thursday night...
This Afternoon
Widespread rain with isolated thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Widespread rain. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Rain likely...mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s...except in the mid 60s at the beaches. North winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of northeast South Carolina... including the following areas... Darlington... Dillon... Florence... Georgetown... Horry... Marion... Marlboro and Williamsburg.
* Through late Thursday night
* the remnants of Hurricane Ida will bring heavy rainfall to the area today and Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected to occur today. 4 to 6 inches of rain is expected through Thursday... with locally higher amounts possible.
Rainfall rates will generally be moderate to occasionally heavy but the prolonged nature of the rain will lead to potential flooding. The widespread nature of the rain may lead to river flooding later in the week. Some of the major rivers may experience minor flooding Friday into the weekend.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 12:15 PM EST on November 11, 2009
... Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am EST Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect until 5 am EST Thursday.
Low pressure is developing off the South Carolina coast this morning and is expected to strengthen as it moves slowly north tonight and Thursday. Strong high pressure will remain centered across New England. The pressure gradient between these two features will increase the northeast to north winds across the advisory area. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph will gust up to 35 mph through tonight. Given the ground is fully saturated... winds of this magnitude may bring down a few trees which are still fully leaved. Isolated power outages are possible.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution especially on bridges and overpasses.
Record Report
Statement as of 04:44 am EST on November 11, 2009
... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Florence SC...
a record rainfall of 0.79 inches was set at Florence SC yesterday. This breaks the old record of 0.61 set in 1987.
Local Storm Report
11/11/2009 1236 PM
Myrtle Beach, Horry County.
Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48.00 mph, reported by official NWS obs.
48 mph at nos tide gage at springmaid pier.
11/11/2009 1236 PM
Myrtle Beach, Horry County.
Non-thunderstorm wind gust m0 mph, reported by official NWS obs.