A significant weather event occurred over the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach areas, characterized by an impressive shelf cloud and intense lightning activity. Over a short period, northern Horry County experienced 450 lightning strikes, with the storm system moving towards the coast. The storm, while not severe, produced dangerous and excessive lightning, captivating residents and photographers alike. Dramatic images and videos of the shelf cloud were captured and shared widely, including from Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach. Notable contributions came from photographers Tyler Vealey, Robbie Bischoff, and Jonathan Snyder. The lightning show over Myrtle Beach was particularly notable, with numerous striking photographs and videos emerging from the event.
Impressive shelf cloud and lots of lightning with this storm rolling into Myrtle Beach last night. Video via Justina Malinski. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/GuTgRdjsrw
Sit back. Relax and watch last nights shelf cloud and lightning show overspread Myrtle Beach. Taken from our Sea Captains House Skycam. #SCwx @wmbfnews https://t.co/wqP97SYxRN
Spectacular shelfies were on display this morning as a line of strong storms moved through! Thanks to my pal Eddie for these amazing shots. ⛈️⛈️⛈️#ilwx #thunderstorm @WGNNews @WGNMorningNews https://t.co/78dlYA5Kan
The lightning show over Myrtle Beach was wild last night! 📸s Jonathan Snyder. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/Tj41IJnKZF
One of the prettiest shelf clouds I’ve seen in a long time. And a shout out to our garbage pick up people in Middleville for being out there in any weather. #wmiwx #miwx #nwsgrandrapids #ShelfCloud #SevereStorm https://t.co/oXuCw1tZ2l
Incredible shelf cloud over Carolina Beach earlier today. 📸 Brooke McKenzie. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/RUFvhACSr5
WOW. Photo of the night goes to Robbie Bischoff Photography - Drone Services for this incredible capture of the shelf cloud overspread the Grand Strand. #SCwx @wmbfnews #MyrtleBeach https://t.co/0eXFtDCJkz
Amazing shelf cloud rolling into Carolina Forest Photo via Tyler Vealey. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/agYrGZPYW2
WHOA. This may be the pic of the night. The shelf cloud, storm structure AND mammatus all in one shot. BEAUTIFUL. #SCwx @wmbfnews https://t.co/WN9fEKolFU
There it is. Very impressive shelf cloud overspreading the Grand Strand now. Nothing severe, but dangerous and excessive lightning is happening with this storm. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/qnB1iG9dfS
Heads up photographers. I'm issuing a SHELFIE WATCH for the Grand Strand. This line of storms moving in may produce a dramatic shelf cloud along with dangerous lightning. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/rsBSaeVNVM
BOOM! This line of storms has really perked up over the last hour with 450 lightning strikes across northern Horry County in the last 15 minutes. With enough heat and humidity around, these storms may make it all the way to the coast over the next hour. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/8ZjqjXSDnS