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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
850 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

SCZ040-042-010115-
Allendale-Hampton-
850 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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

At 849 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm near Estill, or 9 miles southwest of Lake Warren
State Park, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and up to penny sized hail.

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.

Some locations in the path of this storm include...
Lake Warren State Park, Estill, Gifford, Scotia, Luray, Lena, and
Shirley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm 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 3280 8106 3264 8131 3277 8142 3278 8142
      3278 8143 3279 8142 3281 8143 3282 8142
      3282 8143 3284 8143 3295 8137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 237DEG 19KT 3277 8132

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

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