Brief Tornado Report Recorded Near Myrtle Beach International Airport

Intense summer storms moved through the Grand Strand on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail to the Myrtle Beach area. Among the weather hazards reported, powerful storm cells near Myrtle Beach International Airport may have produced a brief and weak funnel cloud or tornado shortly before 2:00 p.m.

The radar and visual activity were concentrated around the airport and nearby commercial corridors. A video recorded by resident Andrew Elswick from the intersection of Farrow Parkway and Highway 17 Business showed weak storm rotation potentially extending toward the ground in the vicinity of The Market Common.

Despite the alarming visual conditions and brief funnel appearance, local authorities and weather monitors have not reported any structural damage or injuries in the surrounding neighborhoods or business districts. The brief duration and weak nature of the rotation appear to have minimized the potential impact on land.

For residents, business operators, and visitors throughout North Myrtle Beach and the broader Grand Strand, summer severe weather can develop rapidly and cause sudden localized hazards. Commuters and motorists in the area were temporarily affected by heavy, flooding downpours and low visibility during the early afternoon storm peak.

Community members who observe any storm damage in their neighborhoods are encouraged to report it to local emergency management or submit photos and video through the WMBF First Alert Weather App if it is entirely safe to do so. Tracking localized storm impacts helps meteorologists and public safety officials confirm rotation paths and assess conditions across Horry County.