Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Chester and York, South Carolina

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 4:07 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of Chester, or 4 miles northeast of Blackstock, moving southeast at 40 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail

Potential Impact

Expect damage to trees and power lines

Locations Mentioned

Chester, Great Falls, Fort Lawn, Richburg, Blackstock, Cornwell, Edgemoor, Fishing Creek Reservoir, and Rock Hill

Areas Affected

The warning covers Chester and York Counties in South Carolina.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.