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Tornado hits Myrtle Beach causes millions in damage
Residents recount a violent tornado that struck Myrtle Beach at Ocean Boulevard causing eight million dollars in damage to buildings and vehicles. Nine people suffered storm related injuries while 400000 tourists were in town for the Fourth of July weekend. Local officials noted minor injuries from flying glass as power outages affected thousands before most lines were restored. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning as the storm moved along the Grand Strand.
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Myrtle Beach
Hodges
Kruea
South Ocean Boulevard
Bar Harbor Inn
David Knipes
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Joanne Lee
Lee
Ocean
Ocean Boulevard
Robert Myles
Torna
Pat Dowling
Burroughs and Chapin Co
21St Ave
Dowling
Santee Cooper
Jill Watts
National Weather Service
Wilmington
N.C
Horry
Georgetown
Weather Service
Grand Strand
Charleston