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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 8:35AM EDT until September 26 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SCTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 684 INEFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIESIN SOUTHEAST GEORGIABRYAN BULLOCH CANDLERCHATHAM EFFINGHAM EVANSJENKINS LIBERTY LONGMCINTOSH SCREVEN TATTNALLIN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIESIN SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINAALLENDALE BEAUFORT BERKELEYCHARLESTON COLLETON DORCHESTERHAMPTON JASPERTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENDALE, BEAUFORT, BLUFFTON,CHARLESTON, CLAXTON, COTTAGEVILLE, DANIEL ISLAND, DARIEN,EDISTO BEACH, ESTILL, FAIRFAX, FORT STEWART, GARDEN CITY,GLENNVILLE, GOOSE CREEK, HAMPTON, HARDEEVILLE,HILTON HEAD ISLAND, HINESVILLE, LUDOWICI, METTER, MILLEN,MONCKS CORNER, MOUNT PLEASANT, NORTH CHARLESTON, PEMBROKE,POOLER, REIDSVILLE, RICHMOND HILL, RIDGELAND, RIDGEVILLE, RINCON,SAINT GEORGE, SAVANNAH, SPRINGFIELD, STATESBORO, SUMMERVILLE,SYCAMORE, SYLVANIA, TYBEE ISLAND, VARNVILLE, WALTERBORO,AND YEMASSEE.

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High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 5:23PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,dangerous rip currents.* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. Forthe High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water.Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due todangerous surf conditions.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Hilton Head Island- Beaufort- Bluffton* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 65 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect life and propertyshould now be complete. The area remains subject tosignificant wind damage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from dangerous wind.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: through Friday evening- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1foot above ground.- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expectflooding of low-lying roads and property.- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue tofollow the instructions of local officials.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.- Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen withswifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams,creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.- Flood waters can enter some structures or weakenfoundations. Several places could experience expanded areasof rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, andpoor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take onmoving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridgeclosures.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect- Situation is very favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for manytornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include thepotential for many tornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- Numerous tornadoes can greatly hinder the execution ofemergency plans.- Tornadoes could produce pockets of extensive destruction,power loss, and communications failures. In some locations,tornado winds and deadly projectiles demolish sturdybuildings, sweep away structures upon weak foundations,obliterate mobile homes, snap off and uproot large trees,lift vehicles off the ground and throw with distance, anddestroy small boats destroyed.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://weather.gov/chs- https://ready.gov/hurricanes- http://www.bcgov.net

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