Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston SC
238 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of...
  Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 300 AM EDT.

* At 238 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 1 mile southwest of Fripp Island, moving northeast at
  10 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...
  Fripp Island and Hunting Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

&&

LAT...LON 3230 8053 3240 8042 3239 8040 3231 8043
      3230 8044 3230 8045 3229 8046 3227 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 225DEG 10KT 3228 8051

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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