Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 26 at 7:04PM EDT until September 26 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 4:04pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 704 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Charles Towne Landing, moving north at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
occur. Tree damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, West Ashley,
I-26/I-526 Interchange, Downtown Charleston, Johns Island, James
Island and Ladson.
This includes the following highways...
I-26 between mile markers 206 and 221.
I-526 between mile markers 11 and 21.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear
the tornado. Take cover now!
Tornadoes from tropical storms or hurricanes can form and move very
quickly. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY! If you wait until you hear a
tornado, it could be too late. Take action now to protect yourself.
Area Description:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC