Expires:202405191930;Remove:202405191930;493935 WWUS82 KCHS 191856 SPSCHS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 256 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024 SCZ048-191930- Beaufort- 256 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY... At 256 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Parris Island to Folly Field to Bluffton, and moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...strong winds 45 to 55 mph, up to nickel sized hail and excessive cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar Indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to plants, trees and crops is possible. Damage to windshields is unlikely. All outdoor activities should cease. Move indoors immediately. Some locations in the path of these storms include... Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Parris Island, Folly Field, Hilton Head Airport, and Forest Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... These storms may intensify. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations as well as local cable TV outlets for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov. && LAT...LON 3219 8096 3224 8090 3222 8078 3226 8073 3237 8068 3235 8059 3228 8056 3229 8052 3229 8044 3225 8058 3212 8072 3207 8082 3207 8085 TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 293DEG 20KT 3233 8063 3221 8072 3218 8090 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$