FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: A "TORNADO WATCH" is in effect for parts of the Lowcountry until 8 PM.

A #Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.

In a situation like this, these are often weak, fast-moving spin-ups.

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Tornado Watch for Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties until 8 PM. #CHSwx #SCwx

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:34PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Georgia, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and
Richmond Counties. In South Carolina, Ed...

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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:34PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...

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Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 1:20PM EDT until October 10 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Clarendon County in central South Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS.....

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The Flood Advisory for portions of Berkeley and Dorchester counties, which included Cross and Eadytown, will expire at 1:30 PM. #CHSwx #SCwx

The Lake Wind Advisory for Inland Berkeley County has been cancelled. #CHSwx #SCwx

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 12:05PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sw...

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A high risk of rip currents at the Charleston County beaches continues until 8 PM. #CHSwx #SCwx

Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 12:01PM EDT until October 10 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Berkeley County in southeastern South Carolina...
Dorchester County in southeastern South Caroli...

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A new Flood Advisory (#79) is now in effect until 1:30 PM for portions of Berkeley and Dorchester counties, including Cross and Eadytown. #CHSwx #SCwx

At 9:55 AM EDT, Surfside Beach [Horry Co, SC] Broadcast Media reports Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg. Tree brought down power lines along 2nd Ave N between Cedar Dr N and N Hollywood Dr., resulting in a localized power outage and road closure. Time estimated... #scwx Link

At 11:48 AM EDT, 2 SW Sidney [Colleton Co, SC] Mesonet reports Rain of 3.05 Inch. Measured between 830 AM and 1115 AM. #scwx Link

At 11:47 AM EDT, 3 W Round O [Colleton Co, SC] Mesonet reports Rain of 2.78 Inch. Measured between 830 AM through 1030 AM. #scwx Link

At 11:41 AM EDT, 1 N Walterboro [Colleton Co, SC] Mesonet reports Rain of 2.64 Inch. Measured between 8 AM and 1030 AM. Most of the rain fell between 830 AM and 1015 AM. #scwx Link

At 10:52 AM EDT, 4 WNW Walhalla [Oconee Co, SC] Emergency Mngr reports Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg. Tree downed along Highlands Hwy. #scwx Link

At 5:47 AM EDT, 4 W Fair Play [Oconee Co, SC] Emergency Mngr reports Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg. Tree downed along Hwy 11. #scwx Link

At 4:48 AM EDT, 6 NE Mountain Rest [Oconee Co, SC] Emergency Mngr reports Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg. Tree downed along Hwy 107. #scwx Link

At 11:39 AM EDT, 3 SW Walterboro [Colleton Co, SC] Mesonet reports Rain of 2.78 Inch. Measured from roughly 8 AM until 1015 AM. Most of the rain fell between 9 AM and 10 AM. #scwx Link

At 3:59 AM EDT, 3 ESE Walhalla [Oconee Co, SC] Emergency Mngr reports Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg. Tree downed on house near Safety Harbor Rd. #scwx Link