Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 4:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 1:20pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Portal, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sylvania, Butts, Portal, Rocky Ford, Scarboro, Hopeulikit,
Woodcliff, Dover, Emmalane and Union.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jenkins; Screven; Candler; Bulloch
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC