Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 5:50AM EDT until September 27 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 2:50am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
TORCHS
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 630 AM EDT.
* At 550 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 6 miles north of Sangaree, 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...
Summerville, Cross, Southern Lake Moultrie, Eadytown, Eastern Lake
Marion, Chicora, Moorefield, Murraysville, Cross Cross Roads and
Sugar Hill.
This includes I-26 near mile marker 198.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC