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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
403 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2024

SCZ040-042-042045-
Allendale-Hampton-
403 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF HAMPTON AND ALLENDALE
COUNTIES...

At 402 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brunson to near
Luray, and moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph, up to penny 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...
Hampton, Lake Warren State Park, Varnville, Estill, Brunson, Gifford,
Furman, and Scotia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. Do not drive your
vehicle through flooded roadways.

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 3280 8094 3259 8135 3284 8139 3295 8120
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 321DEG 11KT 3291 8122 3282 8131

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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