Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
078 WWUS52 KCHS 091809 SVSCHS Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 209 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 GAC043-109-267-091830- /O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240509T1830Z/ Evans GA-Candler GA-Tattnall GA- 209 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS OF EVANS...CANDLER AND TATTNALL COUNTIES... At 208 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located west of Collins, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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: Reidsville, Claxton, Hagan, Collins, Cobbtown, Bellville, Manassas, and Gordonia Altamaha State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3231 8195 3227 8196 3227 8193 3218 8187 3206 8191 3210 8220 3216 8218 3218 8219 3218 8218 3221 8221 3227 8222 TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 277DEG 38KT 3217 8214 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$