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WFUS52 KCHS 201547
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SCC019-201615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0017.200520T1547Z-200520T1615Z/
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1147 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 1215 PM EDT.
* At 1147 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Johns Island, moving northeast at 15 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...
West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island and Maybank Bridge.
This warning includes I-526 between mile markers 11 and 12.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid 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.
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LAT...LON 3265 8010 3267 8015 3284 8011 3280 7998
3279 7997
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 223DEG 11KT 3271 8010
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
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