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Jasper County Emergency Services SC
Tuesday April 5th, 2022 :: 06:25 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 07:00PM

At 624 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Old House, moving northeast at 30 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: Beaufort, Port Royal, Ridgeland, Clarendon, Jasper, Grahamville, Gardens Corner, Lemon Island, Sun City, Switzerland, Shell Point, Burton, Calawassie Island, Old House and Laurel Bay. This warning includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 15 and 32.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT, SC ... JASPER, SC

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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. Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.

Address/Location
Jasper County Emergency Services SC
1509 Grays Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-717-3699

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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