Tornado warning and watch for Horry expires, impacts from weather still felt in Conway

A tornado watch and a tornado warning from the afternoon have been canceled, after a severe thunderstorm was located north outside of Conway.

The thunderstorm, capable of producing a tornado, was moving northeast at 35 mph about 8 miles north of Conway, according to the national weather service.

A forecast for tonight says that showers showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m. is likely.

Danny Bagsley, a Conway resident saw the severe weather take down a barn on his family property along Juniper Bay Road.

It’s unclear how much damage the severe weather brought to the area. However, the National Weather Service will be conducting a survey tomorrow.

In the event of a tornado watch, the National Weather Service recommends moving to a basement, or the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoiding windows. If you are outdoors, move to the closest shelter and protect yourself from debris.

Sun News reporter Adam Benson contributed to this story.

This story was originally published January 4, 2023 at 2:14 PM.