Gray Man: South Carolina’s ghost said to warn of hurricanes

Name: The legend behind the Pawleys Island Gray Man
Uploaded: 2026-10-30T21:42:05.910Z
Duration: 52 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Pawleys Island's Gray Man legend says the ghost warns residents to evacuate before hurricanes, protecting their homes if they listen.

ByCaroline Aylward,Jenn JordanandLisa Pringle•

November 2, 2026

Updated: November 2, 2026, 5:48 am ESTPublished: October 30, 2026, 5:42 pm EDT

Legend says “The Gray Man” appears on South Carolina's Pawleys Island before hurricanes. One couple saw him before Hurricane Hugo, and their home survived.