Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

SCC019-270930-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240927T0930Z/
Charleston SC-
509 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT FOR CHARLESTON
COUNTY...

At 509 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Pleasant Regional Airport, moving north at 75
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...
  Mount Pleasant, Awendaw, Mount Pleasant Regional Airport,
  Whitehall Terrace, Mount Pleasant Hospital, Park West, Dunes West
  and Hamlin Plantation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes from tropical storms or hurricanes can form and move very
quickly. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY! If you wait until you hear a
tornado, it could be too late. Take action now to protect yourself.

&&

LAT...LON 3294 7978 3294 7977 3296 7977 3296 7976
      3297 7977 3299 7977 3299 7976 3300 7974
      3302 7972 3302 7970 3289 7968 3285 7978
      3293 7981 3293 7979
TIME...MOT...LOC 0853Z 179DEG 62KT 3263 7976

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

BSH