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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1134 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

GAZ116-137-138-140-230415-
Inland McIntosh-Inland Liberty-Inland Bryan-Long-
1134 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BRYAN, LIBERTY,
MCINTOSH AND LONG COUNTIES...

At 1133 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm over Retreat, or 13 miles southeast of
Hinesville, moving northwest 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 this storm include...
Hinesville, McIntosh, Walthourville, Midway, Riceboro, Flemington,
Allenhurst, and Retreat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3179 8164 3192 8138 3171 8127 3160 8144
TIME...MOT...LOC 0333Z 144DEG 13KT 3172 8141

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

$$

Adam