Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of... Hampton County in southeastern South Carolina... Allendale County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 441 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Allendale to near Fairfax, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines.

* Locations impacted include: Allendale, Hampton, Lake Warren State Park, Varnville, Estill, Fairfax, Brunson, Gifford, Luray, Crocketville, Barton, and Almeda Intersection.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLENDALE, SC ... HAMPTON, SC

Instructions:

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. If this is not possible, avoid open outdoor spaces and remain low. Stay away from tall objects such as trees and utility poles. Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so.