Tornado warning issued for Lowcountry counties

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Charleston and Colleton counties until 10:15 a.m.

Specifically, the warning area is for southeastern Beaufort, Charleston, and Colleton counties.

According to the NWS, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Dale, in the Beaufort area near Seabrook, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Locations include Beaufort, Hollywood, Meggett, Ashepoo, Jacksonboro, Adams Run, Bears Bluff, Dale, Gardens Corner, and Fensick

“Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building, away from 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,” the NWS said.

A severe thunderstorm warning is also active for Beaufort and Colleton Counties until 10:30 a.m.

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