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2020 [KCHS] CHARLESTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 7

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Storm Based Warning History

996 
WFUS52 KCHS 131101
TORCHS
SCC029-035-131130-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0007.200413T1101Z-200413T1130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 730 AM EDT.
    
* At 700 AM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Round O, moving east at 50 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Cottageville,
  Round O, Givhans, Jedburg and Knightsville.

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 189 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3293 8013 3286 8055 3301 8058
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1100Z 248DEG 44KT 3294 8058 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

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390 
WWUS52 KCHS 131120
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

SCC029-131128-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200413T1130Z/
Colleton SC-
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR COLLETON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended. 

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3297 8015 3295 8038 3302 8040
      3304 8039 3305 8040 3305 8041 3308 8042
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1118Z 247DEG 48KT 3304 8030 

$$

SCC035-131130-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200413T1130Z/
Dorchester SC-
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR
DORCHESTER COUNTY...
        
At 718 AM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Givhans, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Take cover now! Flying debris may be deadly to those caught 
         without shelter. Mobile homes, other structures and 
         vehicles could be damaged or destroyed. 

Locations impacted include...
Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Givhans,
Knightsville and Jedburg.

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 189 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or 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.

Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
1-888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3297 8015 3295 8038 3302 8040
      3304 8039 3305 8040 3305 8041 3308 8042
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1118Z 247DEG 48KT 3304 8030 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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Permalink to 202004131101-KCHS-WFUS52-TORCHS
996 
WFUS52 KCHS 131101
TORCHS
SCC029-035-131130-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0007.200413T1101Z-200413T1130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...
  Dorchester County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 730 AM EDT.
    
* At 700 AM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Round O, moving east at 50 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Cottageville,
  Round O, Givhans, Jedburg and Knightsville.

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 189 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3293 8013 3286 8055 3301 8058
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1100Z 248DEG 44KT 3294 8058 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

SPR
Permalink to 202004131120-KCHS-WWUS52-SVSCHS
390 
WWUS52 KCHS 131120
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

SCC029-131128-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200413T1130Z/
Colleton SC-
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR COLLETON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended. 

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3297 8015 3295 8038 3302 8040
      3304 8039 3305 8040 3305 8041 3308 8042
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1118Z 247DEG 48KT 3304 8030 

$$

SCC035-131130-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200413T1130Z/
Dorchester SC-
720 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR
DORCHESTER COUNTY...
        
At 718 AM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Givhans, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Take cover now! Flying debris may be deadly to those caught 
         without shelter. Mobile homes, other structures and 
         vehicles could be damaged or destroyed. 

Locations impacted include...
Summerville, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Givhans,
Knightsville and Jedburg.

This warning includes I-26 between mile markers 189 and 190.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or 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.

Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
1-888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 8021 3297 8015 3295 8038 3302 8040
      3304 8039 3305 8040 3305 8041 3308 8042
      3314 8030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1118Z 247DEG 48KT 3304 8030 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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