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WWUS82 KCAE 091555
SPSCAE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1155 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

SCZ035-041-136-137-091630-
Central Orangeburg SC-Barnwell SC-Southeastern Orangeburg SC-
Bamberg SC-
1155 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Barnwell, Bamberg and southwestern Orangeburg Counties through 1230
PM EDT...

At 1154 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Barnwell State Park, or near Barnwell, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Blackville, Rivers Bridge State Park,
Ehrhardt, Hilda, Rowesville, Olar, Kline, Cope, Govan, and Bamberg
County Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.

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LAT...LON 3312 8119 3311 8134 3317 8149 3342 8117
      3338 8076 3308 8098 3303 8108
TIME...MOT...LOC 1554Z 290DEG 27KT 3329 8126

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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