084 WWUS82 KCHS 152153 SPSCHS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 553 PM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023 SCZ043-152230- Inland Colleton- 553 PM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF COLLETON COUNTY... At 553 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Hendersonville, or near Yemassee, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar Indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. All outdoor activities should cease. Move indoors immediately. Some locations in the path of this storm include... Walterboro, Hendersonville, and Ritter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 3302 8064 3279 8048 3269 8082 3272 8085 3277 8086 3281 8090 3284 8090 TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 239DEG 18KT 3278 8081 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$