Myrtle Beach and Charleston Prepare for Severe Thunderstorms

News Summary

Myrtle Beach and Charleston are bracing for strong thunderstorms and gusty showers on March 16-17, 2025. Alerts have been issued for areas including North Myrtle Beach and Charleston County, warning of marble-sized hail, high winds, and potential damage. Residents are advised to seek shelter and secure outdoor items as severe weather approaches. Stay safe and heed local advisories to ride out the storm.

Myrtle Beach and Charleston Brace for Stormy Weather on March 16-17, 2025

Hey there, Myrtle Beach and Charleston! If you were planning a peaceful day outdoors, you might want to think twice. The National Weather Service has issued strong thunderstorm alerts for our coastal towns, and it sounds like Mother Nature is ready to put on quite a show!

Myrtle Beach Gets Thunderstorm Alerts

On March 17, 2025, at 12:53 p.m., a thunderstorm alert was sent out for the Myrtle Beach area, which will be in effect until 1:15 p.m. During this window, you can expect some *serious* weather with marble-sized hail (about 0.5 inches) and wind gusts reaching up to a frightening 40 mph. So, if you’ve got any lawn chairs or garden decorations left out, now might be the time to bring them inside before they become projectiles!

According to Doppler radar, a strong thunderstorm has already made its home over the Barefoot Landing area of North Myrtle Beach, moving eastward at around 25 mph. It’s likely that some tree limbs may fall, and minor hail could lead to damage to vegetation. The areas that should stay alert include:

• Briarcliffe Acres
• Atlantic Beach
• Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
• North Myrtle Beach Airport
• Barefoot Landing Area of North Myrtle Beach
• Nixonville
• Hand
• North Myrtle Beach
• Myrtle Beach

If you are outdoors, it’s wise to seek shelter inside a building until things calm down!

Gusty Showers Hit Myrtle Beach

And just when you thought it was safe, a secondary alert popped up on March 16, 2025, at 5:19 p.m., warning of gusty showers for Myrtle Beach and Northern Horry. This alert will last until 5:45 p.m., with gusty winds expected to reach up to 40 mph again. Doppler radar shows showers moving northeast at a swift 45 mph over the Hand area. Places affected include:

• Sea Coast Medical Center
• Freeland
• Nakina
• Supply
• Exum
• Bughill
• Longwood
• Brunswick County Community College Main Campus
• Seaside
• Barefoot Landing Area of North Myrtle Beach
• Nixonville
• Iredell
• Wampee
• Myrtle Beach
• Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
• Ash
• Brunswick Novant Medical Center
• Goretown
• Sunset Beach
• Carolina Shores

Charleston Faces Strong Thunderstorms

Not to be left out, Charleston residents should also be prepared for some intense weather. On March 16, 2025, at 2:39 p.m., strong thunderstorms hit Charleston County, lasting until 3:15 p.m. Radar detected a fast-moving storm over Bull Island, barreling northeast at an impressive 50 mph. This storm could pack quite the punch, so residents in areas such as:

• Bull Island
• Price Inlet
• Awendaw
• Garris Landing
• Tibwin
• Lighthouse Island
• Cape Romain
• McClellanville
• Cape Island
• Santee Coastal Reserve

should stay alert, as conditions may worsen.

Stay Safe Out There!

Just a friendly reminder: lightning strikes in the U.S. about 25 million times a year, causing approximately 20 fatalities annually, mainly during those warm summer months. That’s a harrowing thought, but it’s a good reason to take cover when the skies turn tempestuous!

Remember, if you’re outdoors and the storm hits, your safest bet is to find shelter. Additionally, be careful while driving. Hydroplaning can become a real risk when roads are slippery, and it often happens due to a combination of speed, tire condition, and water accumulation on road surfaces.

Stay safe, stay smart, and let’s hope this storm passes quickly!

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Additional Resources

• Myrtle Beach Online: Storm Weather News
• Island Packet: Weather Alerts
• The Weather Channel: Myrtle Beach Forecast
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
• Google Search: Myrtle Beach Weather Alerts