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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
426 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024

GAC191-092045-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240509T2045Z/
McIntosh GA-
426 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF MCINTOSH COUNTY...

At 426 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Saint Simons Island, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include:
Darien, Little Saint Simons Island, Wolf Island, and Ridgeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3130 8135 3129 8136 3130 8137 3129 8141
      3133 8144 3133 8145 3141 8143 3142 8121
      3140 8122 3137 8122 3135 8124 3131 8122
      3129 8123
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 274DEG 42KT 3132 8135

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$