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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.

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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

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