Special Weather Statement
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723 WWUS82 KCHS 062235 SPSCHS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 635 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 SCZ042-043-047>049-051-062300- Coastal Colleton-Inland Jasper-Coastal Jasper-Hampton-Beaufort-Inland Colleton- 635 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT, HAMPTON, COLLETON AND NORTHERN JASPER COUNTIES... At 635 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hendersonville to near Tillman, and moving east at 25 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... Walterboro, Ridgeland, Yemassee, Grahamville, Coosawhatchie, Gardens Corner, Tarboro, and Grays. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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 3287 8043 3238 8094 3251 8124 3293 8071 TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 253DEG 22KT 3286 8074 3253 8106 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$ JRL