None Low Moderate High Extreme SCZ040 | ALLENDALE SCZ042 | HAMPTON SCZ043 | INLAND COLLETON SCZ044 | DORCHESTER SCZ045 | BERKELEY SCZ047 | INLAND JASPER SCZ048 | BEAUFORT SCZ049 | COASTAL COLLETON SCZ050 | CHARLESTON SCZ051 | COASTAL JASPER GAZ087 | JENKINS GAZ088 | SCREVEN GAZ099 | CANDLER GAZ100 | BULLOCH GAZ101 | EFFINGHAM GAZ114 | TATTNALL GAZ115 | EVANS GAZ116 | INLAND BRYAN GAZ117 | COASTAL BRYAN GAZ118 | INLAND CHATHAM GAZ119 | COASTAL CHATHAM GAZ137 | LONG GAZ138 | INLAND LIBERTY GAZ139 | COASTAL LIBERTY GAZ140 | INLAND MCINTOSH GAZ141 | COASTAL MCINTOSH AMZ330 | CHARLESTON HARBOR AMZ350 | WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM AMZ352 | WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM AMZ352 | WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM AMZ370 | WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER, SC TO SAVANNAH GA EXTENDING FROM 20 NM TO 40 NM AMZ374 | WATERS FROM SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SOUND GA EXTENDING FROM 20 TO 60 NM
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Description: The graphic depicts the potential impact from tornadoes across the specified area valid through the event. It is based on the likelihood of tornadoes associated with the tropical cyclone occurring across the local area.

 
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Depiction of the Tropical Cyclone Tornado Hazard for Charleston. This graphic was created by the National Weather Service.

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Important Note: Worded expressions describe the expected impact relative to the latest forecast conditions, while Graphic expressions convey the potential impact relative to the uncertainty of forecast conditions.
 
 
 
Low Isolated tornadoes is possible. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover.
Moderate Isolated to scattered tornadoes likely. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover.
High Scattered tornadoes are likely. One or 2 strong tornadoes possible. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover.
Extreme Scattered to numerous tornadoes are likely. Several strong tornadoes possible. If warnings are issued for your area, take cover.
 
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