Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 26 at 10:15PM EDT until September 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 7:15pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
TORCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina...
Jasper County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 1100 PM EDT.
* At 1015 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Bellinger Hill Area, moving north at 45
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...
Bluffton, Bellinger Hill Area, Jasper, Hardeeville, Sun City,
Pritchardville, Rose Hill, Calawassie Island, Purysburgh and
Switzerland.
This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 4 and 19.
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.
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:
Beaufort, SC; Jasper, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC