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* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tilton, or 11 miles south of Monticello, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Oak Vale, Society Hill, Tilton, Robinwood, Progress, and Arm around 610 PM CDT. Prentiss and Carson around 615 PM CDT.

At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Polk, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Leesville, Hineston, Fort Polk, Slagle, Lacamp, Clifton, Otis, Elmer, Leander, Sieper, Gardner, Calcasieu, Woodworth, and Simpson.

At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crystal Springs, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Crystal Springs, Florence, Hazlehurst, Terry, Braxton, Star, Gallman, Hopewell, Whites, Monterey, Harrisville, and Piney Woods.

At 718 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Carters, or 9 miles southeast of Chatsworth, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ellijay, East Ellijay, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Ramhurst, Oakman, and Roundtop. People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear

At 648 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Chatsworth, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dalton, Chatsworth, Blue Ridge, Eton, Crandall, Ramhurst, Jones Mill, Higdon, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Dawnville, Cherry Log, Mountaintown, Fort Mountain State Park, Colwell, and North Georgia Speedway.

At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Easley, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Greenville, Easley, Pickens, Berea, Welcome, Powdersville, Piedmont, and Liberty. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for western portions of Upstate South Carolina.

At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sumrall, or 12 miles south of Collins, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Seminary and Sanford around 550 PM CDT. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Morgantown, or 8 miles northwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Bassfield, Morgantown, Goss, Holly Springs, Society Hill, Bunker Hill, and Improve.