Through 730 PM EDT...scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected from near Kingstree to Bennettsville. Rainfall amounts will average one half to one inch. The thunderstorms may produce cloud to ground lightning and wind gusts in excess of 30 mph.
Forecast for Marion
Updated: 6:04 PM EDT on July 6, 2009
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening...then showers and thunderstorms likely late this evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible until early morning. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph... becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
... A couple of strong thunderstorm over Darlington County...
At 700 PM EDT... a couple of strong thunderstorm northwest of Dovesville and north of Mechanicsville... moving south at 10 mph. These thunderstorms will move toward Florence County and will affect the southwestern portion of Marlboro and Dillon counties.
These thunderstorm has the capability of producing gusty winds up to 40 mph and frequent dangerous lightning.
Communities in the path of these storms are Darlington... Florence... Hartsville... Auburn... Blue Brick... Brownsville... CLyde... Dovesville... Floyd... Kellytown... Lydia and Mars Bluff.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Thunderstorms can pose a variety of threats including gusty winds... small hail... cloud to ground lightning... and localized flooding. It is recommended that you remain indoors until the storms pass.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio all hazards for further details or updates. For additional weather information... check our web site at weather.Gov/ilm.