Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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919 WWUS82 KCHS 272201 SPSCHS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 601 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 SCZ048>050-272215- Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Beaufort- 601 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT, CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES... At 601 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bennetts Point to Fripp Island, and moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar Indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. All outdoor activities should cease. Move indoors immediately. Some locations in the path of these storms include... Edisto Beach, Ladys Island, Bennetts Point, and Fripp Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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 3245 8032 3241 8033 3244 8041 3243 8041 3241 8040 3230 8042 3229 8043 3226 8063 3257 8065 3261 8039 3250 8026 TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 260DEG 33KT 3257 8053 3230 8048 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$