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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this tornado warning at Aug 5, 2024, 9:25 PM EDT for Beaufort County, Charleston County, Colleton County, South Carolina. It was in force for 50 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 5, 2024, 9:25 PM EDT (01:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 5, 2024, 10:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Beaufort County, SC, Charleston County, SC, Colleton County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 9:35 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 Sw Edisto Island, SC | NWS Storm Survey indicated that one of two tornadoes on Edisto Beach had a damage path of 2.89 miles and a path width of 300 yards. Estimated peak wind was 97 mph, or EF1. This tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Debby. |
| Aug 5, 9:37 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 Sw Edisto Island, SC | Charleston County Dispatch reported a sighted tornado going over a residence's home on the 500 block of Fishing Creek Drive. Damage to the residence's porch was reported. |
| Aug 5, 9:37 PM EDT | TORNADO | 6 Ssw Edisto Island, SC | Colleton County Emergency Manager reported a sighted tornado on 2700 block of Palmetto Blvd. |
| Aug 5, 9:37 PM EDT | TORNADO | Kiawah Island, SC | Social Media reported trees downs at Burroughs Hall at Govenors Drive due to Tropical Storm Debby. |
| Aug 5, 9:38 PM EDT | TORNADO | 4 Ssw Edisto Island, SC | Charleston County consolidated dispatch relayed a report of a sighted tornado touchdown on Outback Lane off Palmetto Rd on Edisto Island. Numerous trees down. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 3:40 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 53 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 178 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -8 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 620 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 175 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 159 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted.
541
WFUS52 KCHS 060125
TORCHS
SCC013-019-029-060215-
/O.NEW.KCHS.TO.W.0013.240806T0125Z-240806T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
925 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina...
Charleston County in southeastern South Carolina...
Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 925 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Bennetts Point to 23
miles south of Kiawah Island, moving northwest at 25 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:
Edisto Beach, Johns Island, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island,
Meggett, Rockville, Bennetts Point, Edisto Island, and Bears Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes from tropical storms or hurricanes can form and move very
quickly. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY! If you wait until you hear a tornado
it could be too late. Take action now to immediately protect
yourself.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3241 8035 3244 8041 3243 8041 3244 8045
3251 8061 3268 8059 3267 8011 3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 148DEG 23KT 3251 8042 3228 7996
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
994
WWUS52 KCHS 060142
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
942 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
SCC013-019-029-060215-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240806T0215Z/
Beaufort SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
942 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BEAUFORT...CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...
At 942 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Bennetts Point to
Edisto Beach, moving northwest at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include:
Edisto Beach, Johns Island, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Meggett,
Rockville, Bennetts Point, Edisto Island, and Bears Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3241 8035 3244 8041 3243 8041 3244 8045
3251 8061 3268 8059 3267 8011 3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 132DEG 47KT 3259 8048 3250 8031
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$190
WWUS52 KCHS 060147
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
947 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
SCC013-019-029-060215-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240806T0215Z/
Beaufort SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
947 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF BEAUFORT...CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...
At 947 PM EDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Bennetts Point to Edisto Beach, moving northwest
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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:
Edisto Beach, Johns Island, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Meggett,
Rockville, Bennetts Point, Edisto Island, and Bears Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3241 8035 3244 8041 3243 8041 3244 8045
3251 8061 3268 8059 3267 8011 3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 148DEG 23KT 3261 8049 3252 8032
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$510
WWUS52 KCHS 060206
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1006 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
SCC013-060216-
/O.CAN.KCHS.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240806T0215Z/
Beaufort SC-
1006 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The immediate risk for tornadoes has ended.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern
South Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3251 8051 3253 8054 3267 8052 3267 8011
3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 138DEG 31KT 3246 8029 3249 8025
$$
SCC019-029-060215-
/O.CON.KCHS.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240806T0215Z/
Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
1006 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT FOR PORTIONS
OF CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES...
At 1006 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Edisto Beach to near
Edisto Island, moving northwest at 35 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:
Edisto Beach, Johns Island, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Meggett,
Rockville, Bennetts Point, Edisto Island, and Bears Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3251 8051 3253 8054 3267 8052 3267 8011
3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 138DEG 31KT 3246 8029 3249 8025
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$186
WWUS52 KCHS 060211
SVSCHS
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1011 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
SCC019-029-060221-
/O.EXP.KCHS.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240806T0215Z/
Charleston SC-Colleton SC-
1011 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF CHARLESTON AND COLLETON
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1015 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appear capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy
rain is still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern
South Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8015 3253 8021 3245 8032 3243 8033
3251 8051 3253 8054 3267 8052 3267 8011
3256 8005
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 148DEG 23KT 3249 8031 3252 8027
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 8:46 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester | 6 hr |
| Aug 5, 8:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Beaufort | 19 min |
| Aug 5, 9:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Beaufort | 25 min |
| Aug 5, 10:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Beaufort | 35 min |
| Aug 5, 10:26 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale | 4 days |
| Aug 5, 10:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Charleston, Colleton | 42 min |
| Aug 5, 11:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 5 hr |
| Aug 6, 12:10 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Charleston | 16 min |
| Aug 6, 12:22 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester | 38 min |
| Aug 6, 12:28 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Colleton | 32 min |
| Aug 6, 12:45 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 30 min |
| Aug 6, 12:56 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper | 19 hr |
| Aug 6, 1:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Jasper | 21 hr |
| Aug 6, 2:12 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper | 20 hr |
| Aug 6, 2:35 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | CHS | Colleton | 25 min |
| Aug 6, 2:44 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester | 20 hr |
| Aug 6, 4:28 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 2 hr |
| Aug 6, 5:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CHS | Colleton | 49 min |
| Aug 6, 6:34 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Berkeley, Charleston | 15 hr |
| Aug 6, 7:49 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CHS | Allendale | 12 hr |
| Aug 6, 11:37 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CHS | Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester | 16 days |
| Aug 6, 7:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CHS | Beaufort, Jasper | 14 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.