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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
233 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
 
SCZ055-056-021900-
Coastal Georgetown SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
233 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY
THROUGH 300 PM EDT...

At 233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sampit, or 10 miles west of Georgetown. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, North Santee, Lambert, Sampit, and Graves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3321 7943 3322 7946 3323 7945 3323 7946
      3324 7946 3323 7947 3324 7947 3324 7948
      3325 7948 3324 7949 3325 7953 3327 7955
      3326 7956 3327 7956 3328 7961 3330 7965
      3349 7950 3334 7925 3318 7940
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 260DEG 4KT 3333 7947 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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