Horry County Emergency Management

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts northern Horry County including areas of Nichols and Green Sea until 7:30 p.m.

Seek shelter until the storm is passed.

Looking for hurricane preparation inspiration? Join us at the Horry County Memorial Libraries Heritage & Research Library in Conway tomorrow at 2 p.m. for a talk on all things preparedness.

Details are below. We hope to see you there!

Stay safe this hurricane season! Join us tomorrow, June 24 at 2:00 PM for an informative presentation on Hurricane Preparedness.

Western parts of Horry County could see the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms this evening/tonight.

Keep in mind, a thunderstorm does not need to reach the severe threshold in order to be dangerous. Always seek shelter if you hear thunder and/or see lightning.

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and perhaps a couple of tornadoes should occur this afternoon and evening across portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Southeast.

Another area of scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected across the northern/central High Plains, with large to very large hail the main threat.

For the latest severe storm outlook check spc.noaa.gov and for active warnings for your local area check weather.gov.

We’ve been busy speaking about hurricane preparedness to lots of different groups and we make sure to leave plenty of copies of the Horry County Hurricane Guide for anyone who misses our presentations.

If you’re looking for a guide, you can stop by Horry County Memorial Libraries branches for a copy or you can see it online at: https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/emergency-management/hurricanes/know-your-zone/

Always a good idea to check the beach and surf forecast if a beach day is in your plans!

🏖️ High rip current risk forecasted for south-facing beaches today and tomorrow as S swell builds, with strong longshore current and moderate rip activity at east-facing beaches. Use caution if heading to the beach. weather.gov/beach

A Heat Advisory goes into effect at noon today (6.18.2026) for areas of Horry County away from the immediate coast.

Heat indices are expected to reach 105F degrees or higher.

Stay hydrated, and take breaks from the outdoors when possible. Try and avoid strenuous activities outside during the advisory period.

Check on pets, children, and older individuals as heat can impact them faster.

We’re looking forward to speaking at the Carolina Forest Civic Association’s meeting tonight on hurricane preparedness.

If you’re in the area, it’s a great opportunity to get information on how to get storm ready and what Horry County does to get prepared.

Details below:

Join us for our June General Meeting at 6:00pm THIS WEDNESDAY, June 17th at the Carolina Forest Rec Center (2254 Carolina Forest Blvd). Our speaker will be from Horry County Emergency Management to discuss hurricane preparedness and preparing for the storm season in our region!

Need a refresher on hurricane preparedness? New to the area and unsure how to be prepared in an emergency in Carolina Forest? You won't want to miss this meeting!

We had a great time chatting with residents and visitors about hurricane preparedness today at our Hurricane Prep & Public Safety Event.

Thank you to our partners at Horry County Police Department, Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County Sheriff's Office, Horry County 911 and the Horry County Animal Care Center for joining us to share important information. And thank you to Walmart for the invitation and hosting us.

The big lesson of the day: prepare before a storm is in our forecast.

A reminder to come visit us and public safety partners at the Walmart on Kings Road tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon for hurricane preparedness tips and information!

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & PUBLIC SAFETY EVENT

Looking for information on how to get best prepared for hurricane season? Join us and our public safety partners on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Walmart on Kings Road for a Hurricane Prep & Public Safety Event.

We'll be sharing the best tips and resources to get prepared for any potential storms, and our partners will be on hand to talk public safety, too. We'll have resources to provide, emergency vehicles to look at, and the Horry County Animal Care Center will be there with dogs available for adoption!

📍Walmart
10820 Kings Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

9 a.m. until 12 p.m.