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2022 [KCHS] CHARLESTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

909 
WFUS52 KCHS 051929
TORCHS
GAC251-SCC005-052015-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0001.220405T1929Z-220405T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
329 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Screven County in southeastern Georgia...
  Allendale County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 415 PM EDT.
    
* At 328 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hilltonia, moving northeast at 30 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:
  Allendale, Sylvania, Fairfax, Hiltonia, Sycamore, Ulmer, Altman,
  Seigling, Martin, Barton, Millhaven, Hilltonia, Millett, Appleton
  and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3290 8124 3272 8164
      3291 8177 3304 8156 3307 8160 3309 8160
      3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 233DEG 28KT 3285 8161 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
889 
WWUS52 KCHS 051937
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
337 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC251-SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Screven GA-Allendale SC-
337 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF SCREVEN AND ALLENDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 336 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burtons Ferry Landing, moving northeast at 30 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Millett, Martin,
Barton, Millhaven, Appleton and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3290 8124 3276 8155
      3295 8169 3304 8156 3307 8160 3309 8160
      3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 233DEG 28KT 3289 8155 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
873 
WWUS52 KCHS 051951
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC251-052000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Screven GA-
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SCREVEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended. 

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3283 8143
      3285 8145 3287 8145 3288 8147 3290 8147
      3294 8151 3301 8149 3305 8155 3305 8157
      3309 8160 3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 32KT 3294 8139 

$$

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
        
At 350 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Barton, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Millett, Martin,
Barton, Appleton and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3283 8143
      3285 8145 3287 8145 3288 8147 3290 8147
      3294 8151 3301 8149 3305 8155 3305 8157
      3309 8160 3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 32KT 3294 8139 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
514 
WWUS52 KCHS 051958
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR ALLENDALE, SYCAMORE, AND SEIGLING...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
    
At 357 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Allendale, moving northeast at 30 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for ALLENDALE, SYCAMORE, AND SEIGLING. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Barton and Appleton. 

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 in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3290 8131
      3297 8144 3301 8144
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 233DEG 28KT 3297 8134 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
663 
WWUS52 KCHS 052006
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
406 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
406 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SYCAMORE...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
    
At 405 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Allendale, moving northeast at 30 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for SYCAMORE. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer and Seigling. 

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 in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3308 8133 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3303 8135
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 233DEG 28KT 3301 8128 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$
Permalink to 202204051929-KCHS-WFUS52-TORCHS
909 
WFUS52 KCHS 051929
TORCHS
GAC251-SCC005-052015-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0001.220405T1929Z-220405T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
329 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Screven County in southeastern Georgia...
  Allendale County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 415 PM EDT.
    
* At 328 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hilltonia, moving northeast at 30 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:
  Allendale, Sylvania, Fairfax, Hiltonia, Sycamore, Ulmer, Altman,
  Seigling, Martin, Barton, Millhaven, Hilltonia, Millett, Appleton
  and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3290 8124 3272 8164
      3291 8177 3304 8156 3307 8160 3309 8160
      3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 233DEG 28KT 3285 8161 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202204051937-KCHS-WWUS52-SVSCHS
889 
WWUS52 KCHS 051937
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
337 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC251-SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Screven GA-Allendale SC-
337 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF SCREVEN AND ALLENDALE COUNTIES...
    
At 336 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burtons Ferry Landing, moving northeast at 30 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Millett, Martin,
Barton, Millhaven, Appleton and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3290 8124 3276 8155
      3295 8169 3304 8156 3307 8160 3309 8160
      3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 233DEG 28KT 3289 8155 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202204051951-KCHS-WWUS52-SVSCHS
873 
WWUS52 KCHS 051951
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

GAC251-052000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Screven GA-
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SCREVEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended. 

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3283 8143
      3285 8145 3287 8145 3288 8147 3290 8147
      3294 8151 3301 8149 3305 8155 3305 8157
      3309 8160 3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 32KT 3294 8139 

$$

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
351 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
        
At 350 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Barton, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Millett, Martin,
Barton, Appleton and Burtons Ferry Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3283 8143
      3285 8145 3287 8145 3288 8147 3290 8147
      3294 8151 3301 8149 3305 8155 3305 8157
      3309 8160 3308 8161 3310 8161 3316 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 238DEG 32KT 3294 8139 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202204051958-KCHS-WWUS52-SVSCHS
514 
WWUS52 KCHS 051958
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
358 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR ALLENDALE, SYCAMORE, AND SEIGLING...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
    
At 357 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Allendale, moving northeast at 30 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for ALLENDALE, SYCAMORE, AND SEIGLING. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer, Seigling, Barton and Appleton. 

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 in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3311 8137 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3291 8124 3290 8131
      3297 8144 3301 8144
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 233DEG 28KT 3297 8134 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$
Permalink to 202204052006-KCHS-WWUS52-SVSCHS
663 
WWUS52 KCHS 052006
SVSCHS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
406 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC005-052015-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220405T2015Z/
Allendale SC-
406 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR SYCAMORE...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF ALLENDALE COUNTY...
    
At 405 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Allendale, moving northeast at 30 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for SYCAMORE. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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: 
Allendale, Fairfax, Sycamore, Ulmer and Seigling. 

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 in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3308 8133 3312 8120 3305 8113 3304 8109
      3302 8109 3294 8124 3303 8135
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 233DEG 28KT 3301 8128 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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