Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC
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755 WWUS82 KCHS 272227 SPSCHS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 627 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 SCZ049-050-272300- Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 627 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY... At 627 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hollywood to near Edisto Island, and moving east at 35 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, Johns Island, Fort Sumter, Hollywood, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah 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 3259 7997 3252 8015 3253 8021 3246 8031 3278 8027 3275 7986 3267 7985 TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 280DEG 30KT 3275 8018 3254 8024 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$