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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
256 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

SCZ048-191930-
Beaufort-
256 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY...

At 256 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Parris Island
to Folly Field to Bluffton, and moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph, up to nickel sized hail and
         excessive cloud to ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to plants,
         trees and crops is possible. Damage to windshields is
         unlikely. All outdoor activities should cease. Move indoors
         immediately.

Some locations in the path of these storms include...
Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Parris Island, Folly Field, Hilton Head
Airport, and Forest Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms may intensify. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV
stations as well as local cable TV outlets for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your
report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

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LAT...LON 3219 8096 3224 8090 3222 8078 3226 8073
      3237 8068 3235 8059 3228 8056 3229 8052
      3229 8044 3225 8058 3212 8072 3207 8082
      3207 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 293DEG 20KT 3233 8063 3221 8072 3218 8090

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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