Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
653 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025

SCZ043-044-049-050-052345-
Coastal Colleton SC-Dorchester SC-Charleston SC-Inland Colleton
SC-
653 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT COLLETON...CHARLESTON AND
DORCHESTER COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM EDT...

At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adams Run, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
  Summerville, Edisto Beach, Johns Island, West Ashley, Hollywood,
  Folly Beach, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island and Meggett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 8048 3295 8050 3300 8023 3287 8011
      3261 8000 3257 8009 3257 8010 3255 8015
      3252 8020 3253 8020 3251 8023 3244 8039
      3245 8040 3244 8041 3244 8044 3245 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 247DEG 16KT 3267 8038

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH

$$

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