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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
455 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

SCZ044-045-272145-
Inland Berkeley-Dorchester-
455 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BERKELEY AND
DORCHESTER COUNTIES...

...MARINERS ON LAKE MOULTRIE AND EASTERN LAKE MARION SHOULD SEEK SAFE
HARBOR...

At 455 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holly Hill to
near Eadytown, and moving east at 30 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...
Summerville, Moncks Corner, Dorchester, Ridgeville, Saint Stephen,
Harleyville, Bonneau, and Jamestown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on Lake Moultrie and the eastern portions of Lake Marion
should seek safe harbor immediately. If caught on the open water,
stay as low as possible and wear a personal flotation device.
Remember, if you can hear thunder you are at risk for being struck by
lightning.

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.

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 3345 7988 3340 7986 3338 7979 3332 7974
      3327 7956 3325 7953 3301 8030 3326 8056
      3330 8050 3326 8043 3326 8036 3328 8035
      3327 8030 3330 8025 3345 8022 3345 8014
      3348 8015 3350 8012 3351 7999
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 272DEG 25KT 3329 8040 3338 8016

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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