Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 4:30AM EDT until September 27 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:30am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 2:15am
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 515 AM EDT.
* At 430 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Summerville, moving north at 60 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, Ladson, Ridgeville, Jedburg,
Knightsville, Sangaree, Lincolnville, New Hope and Lotts
Crossroads.
This includes I-26 between mile markers 187 and 203.
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:
Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC; Dorchester, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC