Tuesday, April 5, 2011

NWS Charleston Seeks Storm Damage Reports From April 5th Severe Weather

Hello National Weather Service Storm Spotters.


Late last night and early this morning of April 5, we had a line of strong to severe thunderstorms move across our region of southeast GA and southeast SC.

Here is a list of the damage reports we have received so far:

http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=CHS&product=LSR&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

We want to thank you for the reports you have sent in already. However, if you have any damage NOT already included in this list, please send any reports and/or images of damage to:

chs.skywarn@noaa.gov

What to include in the damage report:

- Damage type (i.e., trees down, powerlines down, damaged buildings, limbs down, etc.)

- Approximate time of damage

- Damage location: Best to give lat/lon (if possible), cross road, or reference    from a larger town/city (i.e., 3 NW Summerville)

Thanks for your continued partnership and support.

National Weather Service Charleston