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Jasper County Emergency Services SC
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 :: 11:32 a.m. EST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 12:00PM

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Tornado Warning for portions of... Effingham County in southeastern Georgia... Hampton County in southeastern South Carolina... Jasper County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until noon EST.

* At 1131 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Garnett, moving east at 45 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: Pineland, Tillman, Tarboro, Robertville and Garnett.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EFFINGHAM, GA ... HAMPTON, SC ... JASPER, SC

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to 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.

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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