Regional Weather Alert & County Detailed Forecasts: Monday October 12, 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has confirmed that a weak tornado touched down in nearby Bladen County on Sunday as part of a severe weather system passing through the Carolinas. Clear skies and comfortable fall temperatures will return across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina starting Columbus Day, following a weekend of active weather.

Current Active Watches, Warnings & Storm Damage Updates

• NWS Confirms EF-0 Tornado in Bladen County: A National Weather Service damage survey confirmed a weak EF-0 tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of East Arcadia near East Arcadia Road and Old Lake Road. The tornado produced maximum winds of 75 mph, traveling roughly 1.68 miles northeast before lifting near Graham Road after crossing the Cape Fear River. The storm snapped and uprooted several softwood and hardwood trees along Kennedy Road and Smith Road, scattering debris across fields before lifting. No structure damage or emergency calls were reported as the circulation continued into northwestern Pender County elevated.

County Detailed Forecasts

Brunswick County Forecast

• Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 83°F. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62°F. Calm wind.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83°F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63°F. Calm wind.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85°F.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65°F.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85°F.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 67°F.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84°F.

• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57°F.

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68°F. Breezy.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46°F.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66°F.

Columbus County Detailed Forecast

• Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 83°F. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

• Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59°F. Calm wind.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84°F. Calm wind.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60°F. Calm wind.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88°F.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63°F.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87°F.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63°F.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86°F.

• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54°F.

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65°F.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42°F.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64°F.

Horry County Detailed Forecast

• Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 80°F. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

• Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79°F. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

• Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 66°F. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80°F.

• Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68°F.

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80°F.

• Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 69°F.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81°F.

• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60°F. Windy.

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65°F. Breezy.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51°F. Breezy.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64°F. Breezy.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Watch for Storm Debris: Heavy winds from weekend severe weather may have left tree limbs and debris scattered along rural corridors, especially near East Arcadia and northern Brunswick County.

• Exercise Caution in Rural Areas: Use caution when driving near tree-lined county roads where unrecorded limb falls or compromised trees may pose hazards.

Ocean & Beach Safety

• Observe Beach Advisory Signs: Rip currents and rough surf conditions can linger following passing coastal fronts. Exercise caution near coastal piers and jetties.

• Swim Near Lifeguards: Always enter the ocean near an active lifeguard station and follow local beach patrol flags.

Residents across Columbus, Brunswick, and Horry counties can enjoy warm, clear weather through the remainder of the workweek before cooler autumn temperatures arrive over the weekend.

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