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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
347 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

SCZ042-047-048-051-052015-
Inland Jasper-Coastal Jasper-Hampton-Beaufort-
347 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT, HAMPTON AND
JASPER COUNTIES...

At 347 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gillisonville
to Hardeeville, and moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud to ground
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. All outdoor activities should
         cease. Move indoors immediately.

Some locations in the path of these storms include...
Bluffton, Ridgeland, Yemassee, Jasper, Hardeeville, Grahamville,
Coosawhatchie, and Lemon Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 3271 8083 3225 8080 3216 8112 3259 8110
      3273 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 239DEG 16KT 3256 8104 3227 8107

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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